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Against the backdrop of two historic national anniversaries, President Dr Patrick Herminie this evening joined Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Seychelles, Mr Adham Loutfi, for a reception commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at Canopy by Hilton Seychelles, Anse La Mouche. The occasion brought together national leaders, members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests in recognition of the enduring partnership between Seychel…

Your Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe and Outgoing Chairperson of SADC; Your Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Interim Incoming Chairperson of SADC; Your Excellency President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation; Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Honourable Ronald Lamola, Minister of Internatio…

Following his participation in Seychelles’ 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, His Excellency Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, concluded his visit to Seychelles yesterday. Vice-President Sebastien Pillay was at Seychelles International Airport to bid farewell to Prime Minister Ramgoolam on behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles. Prime Minister Ramgoolam joined other distinguished leaders in commemorating Seychelles’ Golden Jubile…

A successful State Visit by the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, came to a close yesterday as he departed Seychelles after serving as Guest of Honour for the nation's 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. Vice President Sebastien Pillay was at Seychelles International Airport to bid farewell to Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi joined President Dr Patrick Herminie f…

STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA HIS EXCELLENCY MATAMELA CYRIL RAMAPHOSA 6TH SESSION OF THE BOTSWANA-SOUTH AFRICA 1. At the invitation of Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, undertook a State Visit to the Republic of Botswana from 20 to 21 May 2026. 2. During the State Visit, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko and President Matamela Cyri…

President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie today, received the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, for a courtesy call at State House, with the two leaders holding wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest. The meeting marked the second encounter between the two leaders this year, following President Herminie's visit to Mauritius in March, where he was Guest of Honour at that country's National Day celebrations. President Herminie …

Against a backdrop of national pride, military precision and spectacular celebrations, President of the Republic Dr Patrick Herminie delivered the keynote address at a packed Unity Stadium on the evening of 28 June 2026 as Seychelles celebrated 50 years of independence alongside two sitting heads of government and special envoys from three major world powers. Upon his arrival at the stadium, the President was received by Vice-President Sebastien Pillay and Commissioner of Police Godfra Hermitte…