April 09
Seychelles: Seychelles' President to Participate in the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will participate in the upcoming United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, in his capacity as one of the Patrons of… Read more »
March 28
Seychelles: Waste Management - UN Launches Challenge Fund for Circular Economy Businesses in Seychelles
Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint… Read more »
March 27
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message to Russia After Terrorist Attack in Moscow
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following the terrorist attack on the Crocus… Read more »
March 19
Seychelles: Seychelles and Indian Forces Participate in 10th Military Exercise
The 10th joint-military exercise called 'LAMITYE', meaning friendship in the Creole language, between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) started in the island… Read more »
March 04
Seychelles: India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives
India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home… Read more »
February 26
East Africa: Seychelles Asks for Japan's Support for MVI for Small Island Developing States
Seychelles has asked Japan to support the island nation's advocacy for the multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI) at a reception celebrating the 64th birthday of Emperor… Read more »
February 07
Seychelles: Seychelles and Malaysia Discuss High-Tech Innovation in Agriculture Sector
Seychelles and Malaysia are exploring potential areas to collaborate with the aim to achieve food sustainability in the western Indian Ocean island nation through the provision of… Read more »
January 12
Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Sign Visa-Free Accord, Islanders Now Have One of Strongest Passports in the World
The Seychelles' and Israeli governments signed an agreement on Thursday, allowing citizens from both nations to travel freely without the need for a visa. Read more »
January 11
Seychelles: Seychelles 'Deplores Indiscriminate Killings of Civilians in Gaza', Calls for End of War and Release of Hostages Held By Hamas
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Sylvestre Radegonde, met with the Ambassador of Israel to Seychelles, Michael Lotem, on Thursday to discuss a number of… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles and Kuwait to Work On Visa Waiver Agreement and Air Link, Says New Kuwaiti Ambassador
A possible visa waiver agreement between Kuwait and Seychelles and creating an air link so that there can be more travel between the two countries, are part of the discussion held… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Seychelles: Govt, China to Work On Tourism, Fisheries, Blue Economy, Education and Health Projects - New Chinese Ambassador
Seychelles and China will seek to enhance their cooperation and traditional friendship, said the newly accredited Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Lin Nan. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: Seychelles' President to Attend Saudi-Africa Summit
The President of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will attend the first Saudi-Africa Summit that will take place on November 10, State House said on Wednesday. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Partners With UNWTO to Identify Tourism Skills Needs and Gaps
Seychelles has partnered with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to identify skills needs and shortages in the tourism industry in order to determine appropriate… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Signs UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2024-2028
Seychelles and the United Nations on Tuesday signed a UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which sets out the strategy and overall programme of support of the… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Added to Saudi Arabia's Evisa Programme
Seychellois citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia can now apply for visas through an online portal after the island nation was included in the eVisa programme of the southwestern… Read more »
Seychelles: Exciting Education Collaborations Planned, Says New U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Seychelles
The Seychelles Foreign Affairs Department welcomed the new Chargé d'Affaires of the United States, Adham Loufti, on Tuesday. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Seeks Technical Assistance From World Bank for Waste Management
Seychelles is seeking the technical assistance of the World Bank through a soft loan to address the problems the island nation is facing with its solid waste management, said Vice… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Seychelles: Air Seychelles to Add Flights to Tel Aviv Due to Passenger Demand Increase for Sukkot Celebrations
Air Seychelles will be operating 20 flights on the Tel Aviv route between Thursday, September 21 and Friday, October 6, to accommodate the increase in passengers for an upcoming… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Seychelles: Health Authorities Fast-Track Signing Process of Zambian Doctors
Seychelles' health authorities have agreed to expedite the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia to facilitate the recruitment of Zambian health professionals… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Seychelles: Good Governance - Seychelles Takes Part in APRM With African Counterparts
Seychelles has joined 14 other members of the African continent to share experiences and look for ways to better implement the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reviewing… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: UN-Doalos Meeting in Seychelles Focuses On Ocean Governance Challenges
Experts on ocean governance from the Indian Ocean and other parts of the world are meeting in Seychelles to discuss and identify solutions to overcome challenges. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message Upon Passing of Sheikh Saeed of UAE
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi,… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Considers Joining Single African Air Transport Market
Seychelles is still evaluating whether or not to sign an agreement to be part of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union (AU), said a… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles and India Agree to Increase Military Cooperation and Training
Seychelles and India will explore new avenues of cooperation, especially in specialised training and the sharing of knowledge from military experts, said the Foreign Affairs… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Seychelles: The Diplomat Q&A - EU and Seychelles Share Real Concern for Ocean Governance
The European Union (EU) and Seychelles have strong, longstanding diplomatic relations, especially as Seychelles has close historical ties to the EU member state France, given the… Read more »