https://seychellesabroad.org/news/Official Seychelles press releases from State House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, mirrored in full with credit for the diaspora.enWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:56:11 +0000 https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-holds-bilateral-talks-with-the-president-of-the-reg/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-holds-bilateral-talks-with-the-president-of-the-reg/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000President Patrick Herminie today held bilateral talks with the President of the Regional Council of La Réunion, Ms Huguette Bello. The two agreed to modernise the framework cooperation agreement between the two islands. — Official press release by State House of Seychelles, republished with credit. Original: https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/7129/president-herminie-holds-bilateral-talks-with-the-president-of-the-regional-council-of-la-reunion https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-meets-prefet-de-la-reunion-to-strengthen-regional-c/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-meets-prefet-de-la-reunion-to-strengthen-regional-c/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Underscoring the close ties between La Réunion and Seychelles, President Dr Patrick Herminie yesterday met with the Préfet de La Réunion Patrice Latron, as part of his official visit programme. — Official press release by State House of Seychelles, republished with credit. Original: https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/7130/president-herminie-meets-prefet-de-la-reunion-to-strengthen-regional-cooperation https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-guest-of-honour-as-france-celebrates-national-day-i/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-guest-of-honour-as-france-celebrates-national-day-i/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000President of the Republic Dr Patrick Herminie, accompanied by First Lady Mrs Veronique Herminie, stood as Guest of Honour today at France's National Day celebrations in La Réunion, an occasion that once again affirmed the depth and warmth of the relationship b… — Official press release by State House of Seychelles, republished with credit. Original: https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/7131/president-herminie-guest-of-honour-as-france-celebrates-national-day-in-la-reunion https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-reaffirms-enduring-seychelles-france-50-years-frien/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-reaffirms-enduring-seychelles-france-50-years-frien/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000President Dr Patrick Herminie, on the second day of his visit to La Réunion, attended this afternoon, as guest of honour, a reception hosted by the Prefect of La Réunion, Mr Patrice Latron, in the gardens of the Hôtel de Préfecture, in celebration of France's … — Official press release by State House of Seychelles, republished with credit. Original: https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/7132/president-herminie-reaffirms-enduring-seychelles-france-50-years-friendship-at-bastille-day-reception-in-la-reunion https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-extends-condolences-to-prime-minister-charnvirak-2/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-extends-condolences-to-prime-minister-charnvirak-2/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Following the tragic loss of lives caused by a fire in Bangkok, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, conveyed a message of condolence to H.E. Mr. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/president-dr-herminie-extends-condolences-to-prime-minister-charnvirakul-following-fatal-fire-in-bangkok/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-expresses-condolences-to-president-sanchez-in-th/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-expresses-condolences-to-president-sanchez-in-th/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has sent a message of condolence to His Excellency Mr. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain, following the devastating wildfires in the Province of Almería, which … — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/president-dr-herminie-expresses-condolences-to-president-sanchez-in-the-aftermath-of-the-tragic-wildfires-in-spain/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-extends-condolences-to-prime-minister-charnvirak/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-extends-condolences-to-prime-minister-charnvirak/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Following the tragic loss of lives caused by a fire in Bangkok, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, conveyed a message of condolence to H.E. Mr. — Official press release by State House of Seychelles, republished with credit. Original: https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/7127/president-dr-herminie-extends-condolences-to-prime-minister-charnvirakul-following-fatal-fire-in-bangkok https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-arrives-in-la-reunion-for-an-official-visit-amid-fr/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-herminie-arrives-in-la-reunion-for-an-official-visit-amid-fr/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000President Patrick Herminie has arrived at Roland Garros Airport in La Réunion aboard Air Seychelles, on a three-day visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, where he will be the guest of honour for France’s National Day (Bastille Day) celeb… — Official press release by State House of Seychelles, republished with credit. Original: https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/7128/president-herminie-arrives-in-la-reunion-for-an-official-visit-amid-frances-national-day-celebrations https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-sends-a-message-of-condolence-to-the-amir-of-the/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/president-dr-herminie-sends-a-message-of-condolence-to-the-amir-of-the/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, sent a message of condolence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/president-dr-herminie-sends-a-message-of-condolence-to-the-amir-of-the-state-of-qatar/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/world-leaders-highlight-commitment-to-enhancing-relationship-with-seyc/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/world-leaders-highlight-commitment-to-enhancing-relationship-with-seyc/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000More messages of congratulations have been received from heads of states and governments on the occasion of Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee of its independence. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/world-leaders-highlight-commitment-to-enhancing-relationship-with-seychelles-on-the-occasion-of-the-golden-jubilee-of-its-independence/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/minister-faure-and-egyptian-ambassador-discuss-bilateral-cooperation/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/minister-faure-and-egyptian-ambassador-discuss-bilateral-cooperation/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Hatem Yousri Hosni paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/minister-faure-and-egyptian-ambassador-discuss-bilateral-cooperation/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-diaspora-welcomes-dr-emma-oref/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-diaspora-welcomes-dr-emma-oref/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora was pleased to welcome Dr Emma Orefuwa, Head of the Nigerian Delegation and Director of Programme (Africa) at GAFFI, during her visit to Seychelles over the weekend. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-diaspora-welcomes-dr-emma-orefuwa-to-strengthen-diaspora-engagement/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/seychelles-and-the-dominican-republic-advance-cooperation-across-key-s/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/seychelles-and-the-dominican-republic-advance-cooperation-across-key-s/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Ambassador-designate of the Dominican Republic to the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Mr. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/seychelles-and-the-dominican-republic-advance-cooperation-across-key-sectors/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/seychelles-and-zambia-explore-enhanced-cooperation-in-education-touris/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/seychelles-and-zambia-explore-enhanced-cooperation-in-education-touris/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Alfred Musemuna, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/seychelles-and-zambia-explore-enhanced-cooperation-in-education-tourism-and-trade/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/world-leaders-and-leaders-of-international-organisations-come-together/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/world-leaders-and-leaders-of-international-organisations-come-together/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000On the occasion of Seychelles’ 50th anniversary of its independence, celebrated on June 29 2026, heads of state and governments across the world sent their well wishes to the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/world-leaders-and-leaders-of-international-organisations-come-together-to-congratulate-seychelles-on-the-occasion-of-its-50th-anniversary-of-its-independence/ https://seychellesabroad.org/news/seychelles-and-the-united-states-reaffirm-defence-and-maritime-securit/https://seychellesabroad.org/news/seychelles-and-the-united-states-reaffirm-defence-and-maritime-securit/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Senior Military Official and Defense Attaché for Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles, Commander Michelle Calarasu, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. — Official press release by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, republished with credit. Original: https://mfa.gov.sc/news/seychelles-and-the-united-states-reaffirm-defence-and-maritime-security-cooperation/