ABU DHABI, UAE — Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, today on his first international mission since taking office, committing to a new chapter of elevated cooperation between the island nation and the Gulf power.
The official visit, extended at the invitation of the UAE President, was designed to strengthen the “robust friendship and cooperation” that has long existed between the two nations, officials said. The meeting also served to establish a “strong personal connection” between the two leaders, according to a joint statement.
Congratulation and Gratitude
President Herminie offered his personal congratulations and the best wishes of the Seychelles government and people on the occasion of the UAE’s 54th National Day.
He also conveyed Seychelles’ “profound appreciation and gratitude” for the UAE’s decades of support, which he noted has spanned critical sectors and yielded “lasting and meaningful benefits.” The UAE has been instrumental in Seychelles’ national development, particularly in:
Infrastructure Development
Renewable Energy
Health and Education
Maritime Security
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan provided an overview of the UAE’s transformation into a modern, advanced nation, attributing its success to the “determined vision of its founding fathers.”
Future Cooperation Affirmed
Looking ahead, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s “steadfast commitment” to continuing collaboration with Seychelles, supporting the new administration’s ambitious goals.
The leaders specifically discussed furthering cooperation in a range of priority areas:
Energy
Nation Building
Education
Maritime Security
Technological Development
The summit concluded with both leaders wholeheartedly reaffirming their commitment to building on a shared history of close collaboration.
“We pledged to advance cooperation to new heights, building upon a shared history of close collaboration and enduring friendship for the mutual prosperity of both nations,” the leaders said in a joint commitment to elevate the partnership.
