Syechelles Roundup: New UN ambassador, climate action, island games

Seychelles and Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh, emphasising cooperation in trade, business, and investment. The statement was made during a credential presentation ceremony on July 22, where Dr. Zokey Ahad, the non-resident High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Seychelles, officially presented his credentials at the Office of the President. Both parties expressed interest in exploring new areas of bilateral cooperation. President Ramkalawan also conveyed condolences over the victims of the recent Bangladesh Air Force aircraft crash in Dhaka and expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh.

New Seychelles ambassador to the UN appointed 

Syechelles has appointed Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave as its new ambassador to the United Nations in New York, effective August 1, 2025. She will also be accredited to the United States and other countries under the Seychelles Permanent Mission in New York. She has served in multiple ambassadorial roles, including postings to the European Union, the Holy See, the United Nations Office at Geneva, China, Japan, and South Korea. 

Seychelles leads ocean and climate action among island states

On 22 July, the Republic of Seychelles presented its Second Voluntary National Review at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum. The presentation outlined progress and challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting advancements in ocean governance and climate action. The delegation emphasised inclusive development, strategic partnerships, and the country’s efforts to balance economic resilience with environmental sustainability as a Small Island Developing State. Principal Secretary for National Planning, Elizabeth Agathine, reaffirmed Seychelles' commitment to global SDG implementation.

FBI helps Seychelles tackle financial crime

The U.S. Embassy in Seychelles, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, held a workshop from July 21 to 25, 2025, on investigating and prosecuting complex financial crimes. Participants included representatives from the Seychelles Police Force, Financial Crimes Investigations Unit, Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles, Financial Intelligence Unit, Attorney General’s Office, Financial Services Authority, and Seychelles Revenue Commission. FBI experts and a former U.S. Department of Justice official delivered sessions on international best practices for investigators, analysts, and prosecutors handling complex financial crime cases.

Seychelles finalises preparations for regional youth sports event

President Wavel Ramkalawan, on July 24, chaired a high-level meeting on national readiness for the 13th Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Commission Games (CJSOI), set for August 1–10. Created in 1988, the CJSOI are a biennial multi-sport competition bringing together athletes from the seven islands of the Indian Ocean: Comoros, Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Seychelles and Réunion. The Games will host athletes aged 14 to 17 from seven island nations.