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Seychelles active as UN reviews oceans SDG18.07.2017
Seychelles and other small island developing countries were active at the United Nations in New York as the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) reviewed the sustainable development goal (SDG) on oceans. The HLPF oversees the ... | read |
Seychelles delivers a successful 20 th Plenary of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia11.07.2017
The Seychelles delegation has returned to Seychelles following the successful 20th Plenary of the Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS), which was co-hosted by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), and held ... | read |
Seychelles HIgh Commissioner Accredited to Sri Lanka10.07.2017
Seychelles High Commissioner Conrad Meric presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at his Official Residence on Wednesday 28th June 2017 accrediting him as the Third ... | read |
General Cooperation Agreement signed between Seychelles and St. Vincent30.06.2017
The Principal Secretary for the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Michelle Murray signed a General Cooperation Agreement with H.E. Mr Cenio Lewis, High Commissioner of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines today at Maison Queue de Quinssy. ... | read |
Seychelles ambassador on climate engineering advisory group21.06.2017
Seychelles ambassador Ronny Jumeau has been appointed to the international advisory group of a new NGO initiative which seeks to encourage dialogues on climate geoengineering. Also known as climate engineering or intervention, climate geoengineering is ... | read |
Communiqué18.06.2017
Following the devastating fire destroying the Grenfell Tower in London; resulting in the loss of many lives the Department of Foreign can confirm that no Seychellois nationals have lost their lives as has been claimed ... | read |
President Faure sends condolences to Germany following demise of Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl17.06.2017
Following the demise of the longest serving post-war Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr Helmut Kohl, President Danny Faure has expressed his condolences to the German President, H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier on behalf ... | read |
President Faure congratulates PM Theresa May following victory in UK General Elections11.06.2017
President Danny Faure has sent a message of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mrs Theresa May following her election to office following the country's general election on behalf of the ... | read |
President Faure expresses condolences to Iran following act of Terrorism07.06.2017
Following the twin attacks on the parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran and on the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini in the country's capital, Tehran, perpetrated by the so called islamic state, killing at least ... | read |
Communiqué07.06.2017
The Government of Republic of Seychelles is closely following the ongoing political situation in the Gulf region. In view of the excellent and friendly bilateral relations that the Government of Seychelles maintains with the countries ... | read |
Following London terror attack President Faure expresses deep sorrow to United Kingdom04.06.2017
Following a second act of terror in as many weeks in the United Kingdom, six people lost their lives in an act of terrorism as a vehicle deliberately hit pedestrians on the London Bridge and ... | read |
President Faure sends message of condolence to Sri Lanka following devastating floods29.05.2017
President Danny Faure has sent a message of condolence on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena following ... | read |
Africa Day Message25.05.2017
Today Seychelles proudly joins the rest of Africa in celebrating Africa Day. This is an occasion, for us not only to celebrate, but also an opportunity to take pride in our continent and its boundless ... | read |
Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Seychelles pays farewell visit24.05.2017
The outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Johan Borgstam, paid a farewell call on President Danny Faure at State House this morning as his four year tenure comes ... | read |
President Faure condemns attack in Manchester and sends message of condolence to the United Kingdom23.05.2017
Following the attack which took place in the city of Manchester during a concert in the 'Manchester Arena' which claimed over twenty lives and injured many others, President Danny Faure has extended his deepest condolences to Her Majesty ... | read |
Le Premier Ambassadeur de la République Centrafricaine accrédité17.05.2017
Le Premier Ambassadeur de la République Centrafricaine auprès des Seychelles, son Excellence Monsieur Andre Nzapayeke a présenté, ce mardi matin, ses lettres de créance au Président Danny Faure à State House. Cette accréditation a été ... | read |
Les relations Seychello-Burkinabées prennent un nouvel élan17.05.2017
L'Ambassadeur du Burkina Faso auprès des Seychelles, S.E. Madame Salamata Sawadogo Tapsoba, a présenté ce mardi, ses lettres de créance au Président Danny Faure, à State House. Le Président Faure a souhaité la bienvue ... | read |
Seychelles’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations presents credentials to the UN Secretary-General11.05.2017
Seychelles’ new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ronny Jumeau, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN Headquarters in New York last week. Amb Jumeau told Mr Guterres he was presenting ... | read |President Faure congratulates South Korean President-elect on victory
10.05.2017
Following the electoral victory of President-elect of the Republic of South Korea, Mr. Moon Jae-in, President Danny Faure has sent a congratulatory message expressing the sincere congratulations of the Government and people of the Republic ... | read |
President Faure expresses Condolences to Tanzania following school bus crash09.05.2017
Following the school bus crash in the United Republic of Tanzania in Arusha which claimed thirty five lives many of which were children, President Danny Faure on behalf of the Government and people of the ... | read |