Ambassador Georges Tirant presents letter of credence to FAO Director General Qu Dongyu |12 April 2025

Ambassador Georges Tirant presenting his letter of credence to FAO Director General Qu Dongyu (Photo: Foreign Affairs department)

Seychelles’ Resident Ambassador in France, Georges Tirant, on Wednesday presented his letter of credence to the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, Qu Dongyu, at the organisation's headquarters in Rome, Italy.

He becomes the new permanent representative of Seychelles to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

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 emphasised 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 organisation'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 Jacques Belle, and representative of the Seychelles’ Consulate General in Rome, Paola Adelmann.

Press release from the Foreign Affairs department