President Faure meets representatives of the Chinese government

President Faure meets high-ranking representative of the Chinese government

President Foure Press release 19.12.2019

President Danny Faure received the State Councillor of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Mr Wang Yong, at State House this morning.

19.12.2019

Seychelles.com

Author:
Karl Schnürch

Source:
president's office
Seychelles

President Faure welcomed H.E. Mr Wang and his delegation to Seychelles. Mr Wang brought greetings from President Xi Jinping and said his visit to Seychelles was aimed at further promoting the implementation of the understanding between the two Presidents following the fruitful Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2018, which President Faure attended in September 2018. Mr Wang spoke of renewed momentum in Seychelles-China relations following the fruitful meeting between President Faure and with President Xi, which paved the way for enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Delegation of the Chinese Government to the Seychelles

The talks focused on the excellent relations between Seychelles and China, how the two countries can improve their practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, and how to upgrade China-Seychelles relations.

They discussed ongoing projects that China is supporting in Seychelles, such as the construction of the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) building. President Faure expressed Seychelles' appreciation for all the Chinese government's help in the country's socio-economic development in many areas such as education, housing and health.

Both President Faure and H.E. Mr Wang reiterated their commitment to promote the excellent relations between Seychelles and China and to further develop cooperation in various sectors.

Also present at this morning's meeting were Vice-President Meriton, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr Marina Confait, Resident Ambassador to Beijing, Ambassador Vivianne Fock-Tave, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Seychelles, Ms Guo Wei and other officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Author: Karl Schnürch

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