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Zawya
11-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Seychelles: Accreditation of Ambassador Georges Tirant to Italy
The Seychelles' resident Ambassador in Paris, Mr. Georges Tirant, presented on Monday 7th April, his Letter of Credence to the President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, during a formal ceremony held at the Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome. During the ceremony, Ambassador Tirant conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of the President of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan, to President Mattarella. President Mattarella commended Seychelles for its worldwide rating on economic and political stability, good governance and anti-corruption policies. The Ambassador expressed Seychelles' commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship, diplomatic relations, and cooperation between the two nations, including with its diaspora community in Italy. Discussions between Ambassador Tirant and President Mattarella focused on areas of mutual interest, including climate change, sustainable development, cultural exchanges, economic collaboration and maritime security. They reaffirmed their dedication to fostering peace, stability, and prosperity in their respective regions and globally. Ambassador Tirant highlighted Seychelles' pioneering efforts in promoting the Blue Economy and the Small Islands Developing States' vulnerabilities while emphasizing the importance of collaborating closer with the Republic of Italy in addressing collectively global challenges such as climate change and ocean conservation. The accreditation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between Seychelles and Italy, underscoring both nations' shared values and aspirations. Seychelles established diplomatic relations with Italy on 29th June 1976. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles.
Zawya
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Seychelles: Ambassador Georges Tirant Presents Letter of Credence to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu
On 9th April 2025, the resident Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles in France, Georges Tirant, presented his Letter of Credence to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mr. Qu Dongyu, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the FAO at the organization's Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Following the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Tirant and the FAO Director-General Dongyu engaged in a productive discussion on a broad range of topics of mutual interest including food security, climate change, maritime security, sustainable fisheries, and the preservation of marine ecosystems. Ambassador Tirant emphasized the importance of collective action to build resilient food systems, combat the impacts of climate change, and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources. He also expressed confidence in forging stronger partnerships with the FAO to advance the priorities and agenda of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The FAO Director-General welcomed Ambassador Tirant's accreditation and reiterated the organization's dedication to fostering international collaboration. Both leaders highlighted the urgency of addressing these challenges to create a sustainable future for generations to come. Also present in the ceremony were the Minister-Counsellor at the Embassy of Seychelles in Paris, Mr Jacques Belle, and representative of the Seychelles' Consulate General in Rome, Ms. Paola Adelmann. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles.
