Seychelles’ ambassador to Germany accredited

Seychelles’ ambassador to Germany accredited - 17.12.2008

Seychelles’ diplomatic envoy in Paris, Claude Morel, has become the country’s non-resident ambassador to Germany after presenting his credentials to President Horst Köhler in Berlin.


Mr Morel’s visit to Germany on December 4 was a chance to review the relations between the two countries and explore ways of enhancing the solid friendship, cooperation and partnership at bilateral and international level in view of current global challenges.

Mr Morel (left) and Dr Köhler during his accreditation visit

At the meeting, Dr Köhler and other senior government officials repeated Germany’s full support for the International Monetary Fund-backed economic reforms now being carried out by the government of President James Michel.

Seychelles was also assured of Germany’s understanding and support in the debt restructuring negotiations to begin early next year with the Paris Club.

Among the other issues discussed were tourism, fisheries – in particular the sustainability of fish stocks – piracy in the Indian Ocean, the tanker business, investment opportunities and food security.

The two men also spoke about the Economic Partnership Agreement talks, the challenges of being a Small Island Developing State, Germany’s contribution and involvement in the United Nations framework, as well as its contribution to the development of Seychelles through the European Development Fund and the EU’s Regional Indication Programme.


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