Ambassador Georges Tirant gets accredited to Italy |12 April 2025

Ambassador Tirant presenting his letter of credence for Italy President Sergio Mattarella (Photo: Department of Foreign Affairs)

Seychelles' resident Ambassador in Paris, France Georges Tirant, last Monday presented his letter of credence to the Italian President, 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, 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 emphasising 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 June 29, 1976.

Press release from the department of Foreign Affairs