Middle East News Network: Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks today at the Kremlin with the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, who arrived in Russia on a working visit. The discussions addressed the development of bilateral cooperation as well as international and regional issues.
\nPutin described the volume of trade and economic relations between Russia and Seychelles as \u201cmodest,\u201d adding: \u201cHowever, there is much that can be achieved, and in this context, your visit to Moscow comes at the right time.\u201d
\nHe also pointed to the increasing flow of Russian tourists to Seychelles and the prospects for further growth.
\nFor his part, Herminie highlighted the role of the Russian airline Aeroflot in maintaining the flow of tourists despite the crisis related to the Iran war.
\nThe President of Seychelles also expressed his country\u2019s gratitude to Russia for its assistance in overcoming the negative repercussions of the Iranian war.
\nPutin invited his Seychellois counterpart to participate in the third edition of the \u201cRussia\u2013Africa\u201d forum, which is currently being prepared.
\nThe Kremlin stated that Russia intends to send 15 tons of food products to Seychelles as humanitarian aid by the end of April. It also noted that a Seychelles embassy is scheduled to open in Moscow this year.
\nThe meeting between Putin and Herminie marks the first summit in the history of bilateral relations between Russia and Seychelles. This is Herminie\u2019s second visit to Russia, having previously visited Moscow in 2014 in his capacity as Speaker of Parliament.
\nThe Soviet Union was among the first countries to recognize Seychelles\u2019 independence in 1976, and diplomatic relations between the two nations were established on June 30 of that year.
\nTourism remains a key pillar of economic relations between the two countries. Since 2015, Russian tourists have been able to visit Seychelles visa-free for up to 30 days. In 2024, approximately 35,000 Russian tourists visited the republic.
\nAccording to the Russian Federal Customs Service, the volume of trade between Russia and Seychelles amounted to $3.3 million in 2021.
\nThere is also cooperation in the humanitarian field, as Seychellois citizens can study at Russian universities with government funding, and short-term rehabilitation programs for police and security personnel from Seychelles are organized in Russia.
\nSource: Agencies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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