05.24.08
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 7:35 pm by Robert Klien
New Ambassador of China to Seychelles Wang Weiguo arrived in Seychelles on May 16, 2008.
On May 20, New Ambassador to Seychelles Wang Weiguo presented his credentials to Seychelles President James Alex Michel in Victoria.
Michel welcomed Wang as new ambassador to Seychelles and expressed his satisfaction with the recent development of relations between Seychelles and China that are based on mutual trust and equality. The President thanked China for the assistance and the efforts made by its leaders to promote economic cooperation between Seychelles and China. He also said he awaits that the mutually beneficial cooperation will be developed in the future.
The New Ambassador recalled the development of bilateral relationship in the past years since diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in June 1976. He also said he would do his best to push the relationship between Seychelles and China towards win-win partnership.
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11.12.07
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 11:16 pm by Robert Klien
Seychelles President James Michel expressed his delight that the development of bilateral relations with Bulgaria was successful at a meeting with Bulgarian Honorary Consul to Bulgaria Maxim Behar in the capital Victoria.
After the meeting, Honorary Consul Maxim Behar said that it is an honour for him to work for enhancing relations between Bulgaria and Seychelles as well as to represent Seychelles in Bulgaria.
The two parties agreed that the process of bringing Bulgaria and Seychelles closer was significantly boosted after Seychelles opened a consulate in Bulgaria and appointed Honorary Consul in 2004. A Bulgarian delegation visited the jurisdiction in October 2006.
Maxim Behar was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles to Bulgaria in July 2004.
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10.23.07
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 7:38 am by Robert Klien
On September 19, 2007, the official opening ceremony of the Embassy of the Republic of Seychelles was held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China.
The opening was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles in the beginning of September.
The opening of the Embassy was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Patrick Pillay, high government officials as well as business people from China.
It should be noted that Ambassador of Seychelles to the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Philippe LeGall, presented his credentials to President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Hu Jintao, on May 11, 2007.
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10.18.07
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 11:18 pm by Robert Klien
On September 13, 2007, Seychelles Ambassador with residence in Brussels, Mr. Barry Faure, presented his credentials to His Royal Highness Henri of Luxembourg, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, who has served as Head of State since October 7, 2000.
The ceremony took place in the capital city of Luxembourg. The letter of recall of the predecessor of His Royal Highness and the letter of credence was presented by Ambassador Faure. By this letter, the President of Seychelles accredited him as Ambassador to Her Majesty’s Court.
Presenting credentials was followed by a photo session as well as a private audience with the Grand Duke.
Also, Ambassador Faure presented to the Grand Duke a coco-de-mer on behalf of the Seychelles’ President and the people, which symbolizes desire to maintain and further enhance good relations marked by friendship, co-operation and mutual respect.
Diplomatic relations of Seychelles and Luxembourg, one of the smallest counties in Europe with the world’s 2nd highest GDP per capita and a highly developed financial services sector, were established on February 17, 1989.
During Faure’s 1st working mission to Luxembourg, he also held meetings with Seychelles Honorary Consul, Mr. Andre Schwachtgen, the Chief Protocol Officer and the Marshall of the Grand Duke’s Court, as well as with other officials of the Court.
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10.14.07
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 9:45 am by Robert Klien
In the beginning of September, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles announced organising a Honorary Consuls’ conference in October.
Organising the Honorary Consuls’ conference is part of an effort aimed to further inform the Honorary Consuls of Seychelles on the latest developments in the country as regards political, social and economic aspects.
This conference will follow the last Honorary Consuls’ Seminar held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2005.
To coincide with the Creole Festival, the conference will be held on October 23-25, 2007.
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10.09.07
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 7:54 pm by Robert Klien
On September 25, 2007, Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London announced that a new British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles has been appointed.
Ms Diana Skingle has retired from the Diplomatic Service, so Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles in succession to her.
The appointment will be taken up by Mr Cochrane-Dyet during November 2007.
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03.18.07
Posted in Diplomatic missions, International relations at 1:56 pm by Robert Klien
In the end of February, the Embassy of Seychelles was opened in the capital of Italy, Rome.
At the Inauguration of Embassy of Seychelles in Rome, President James Alix Michel spoke of the opening as of “a moment of pride†and a significant historical event for the Seychelles.
It goes without saying that the Embassy is to reinforce the diplomatic relationship between the Seychelles and Italy. President Michel registered the inauguration of the new embassy as broadening the visibility of the country and maintaining its position in the international arena.
The contact details of the Embassy is as follows:
Embassy of the Republic of Seychelles
Via Rivarone n.66 - 00166
Roma
Italy
Tel.(+39 06)66 510 207
Fax (+39 06)66 514 293
e-mail: embassyrome@seyrep.com
Opening Hour: 09.00 - 12.00 / 14.00 - 17.00
Ambassador – Mr. Graziano Triboldi
1st Secretary of the Embassy – Miss Geraldine Saurer
The inauguration of the new embassy followed the 24th France-Africa Summit in Cannes, which was attended by the Heads of State of many countries, Seychelles includingly.
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