President Faure sends congratulatory message to Cuba's newly elected president |12 October 2019

President Danny Faure has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez.

“I have no doubt that the deep-rooted ties of friendship that exist between our two countries will be further strengthened and that the values and principles which we share, will continue to shape our relationship during your mandate,” conveyed President Faure.

Having established diplomatic relations since April 12, 1978, Seychelles and Cuba share a long history of fruitful diplomatic relations built upon shared visions and mutual aspirations of socio-economic growth. “I would like to avail of this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for all the support given to Seychelles by the Republic of Cuba, over the years. I also wish to reaffirm my personal commitment to further foster our excellent relations for the benefit of our peoples,” added President Faure.