Austrian Ambassador Dr Christian Fellner bids farewell to Seychelles |10 June 2026

Ambassador Fellner during his farewell call on President Herminie (Photo: Joena Meme)

Austrian Ambassador Dr Christian Fellner bids farewell to Seychelles

By Chelsea Laporte

The ambassador of the Federal Republic of Austria to Seychelles, Dr Christian Fellner, paid a farewell call on President Patrick Herminie yesterday at State House, marking the conclusion of his eight-year tenure as Austria’s ambassador to Seychelles.

In an interview with the media, Dr Fellner reflected on his diplomatic role and Austria’s broader engagement in the region, noting that his embassy in Nairobi covers ten countries as well as the United Nations.

He described Seychelles as a particularly cooperative and welcoming partner, highlighting the country’s steady progress over the past three decades and the ease of maintaining strong bilateral relations.

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