Maldivian HC designate pays courtesy call on Minister Radegonde |22 June 2021

Exchange of gifts between Mr Razzak and Minister Radegonde

The high commissioner designate of the Republic of Maldives, Omar Abdul Razzak, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs & Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, at the Maison Quéau de Quinssy.

Mr Razzak will present his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan today at State House.

Minister Radegonde welcomed Mr Razzak to Seychelles and commended him on being the first Maldivian high commissioner to be accredited to the Republic of Seychelles.

Both parties noted the similarities of their respective countries, with tourism being the main economic pillar.

Minister Radegonde also expressed that Seychelles and Maldives should continue to share similar positions on the international platforms on challenges that both countries face as small island developing states, such as climate change and erosion, blue economy, among others.

The meeting also discussed the possibility to provide internships for Seychelles nationals in the tourism industry and scholarships in the field of maritime studies.

Also present at the meeting were the director general of bilateral affairs, Lindy Ernesta, and first secretary Wendy Isnard.

Maldives and Seychelles established diplomatic relations in 1980.

Press release from the department of Foreign Affairs