New Ambassador from Seychelles Accredited to the United Arab Emirates

Ambassador Gervais Moumou, the Seychelles resident Ambassador in Abu Dhabi, officially presented his Credentials to the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in a ceremony at the Sea Palace in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

During the event, Ambassador Moumou conveyed warm wishes of good health and prosperity on behalf of President Wavel Ramkalawan and the Government of Seychelles to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his family, and the people of the United Arab Emirates. He also expressed Seychelles’ gratitude to the UAE Government for their longstanding support and reiterated his commitment to strengthening the excellent relations between the two countries. In response, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the UAE’s dedication to enhancing ties with Seychelles and other nations globally.

Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and the UAE have roots dating back to December 18, 1982. Ambassador Moumou’s accreditation makes him the 3rd Seychelles Ambassador to be accredited to the UAE since the opening of the Seychelles Mission in Abu Dhabi in November 2011.

Seychelles and the UAE collaborate in various fields such as education, culture, health, housing, capacity building, police, and renewable energy.

Notable attendees at the ceremony included the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.

The ceremony marked another milestone in the strong and cooperative relations between Seychelles and the UAE, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to mutual growth and prosperity.