October 6, 2010 -- The AfDB director for Eastern Africa has congratulated President James Michel on the economic reform success.

The executive director of the constituency, Mrs Mary Muduuli, who is in Seychelles on a six-day visit, yesterday met the President at State House. She said that during the meeting they talked about the vulnerabilities of island countries like Seychelles. Discussions covered help the bank could provide, mainly through the private sector and institutional reforms.

Mrs Muduuli commended Seychelles for looking after the environment, saying the islands' efforts are well known the world over.

Mrs Muduuli took over from Seychellois Peter Sinon when his term ended. She is from Uganda. Her constituency comprises Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania and Uganda.