Seychelles, USA remain committed to deepening cooperation   |26 August 2023

Minister Radegonde and US Ambassador Jardine (Photo: Contributed)

Seychelles and the United States of America are committed to enhance collaboration in mutually beneficial areas.

This was determined during the discussion between the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde and the Ambassador of the United States of America to Seychelles, Henry Jardine, on Thursday August 24, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy.

The diplomats discussed continued cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, particularly in law enforcement and maritime security, whereby minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’ appreciation for the support extended by the US government in this sector.

On his side, the US ambassador reassured the minister that the US will continue to maintain this cooperation and explore new areas, such as training to address the growing global concern of laundering of cryptocurrency and narcotics.

The two sides also discussed issues related to multilateralism, joint effort between the two countries in international fora, and other global points of interest to both Seychelles and the USA. Amongst these was Seychelles’ participation in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, UNGA 78, noting the priority areas that the US will put forward at the meeting.

They also addressed the outcome of the visit by the aquaculture expert, Jason Heckathorn, founder and chief sustainability officer of the US, whereby the Ambassador concluded that “amidst the various administrative challenges, Seychelles represents good opportunity and potential for this industry.”

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