June 2, 2011-- The President, Mr James A Michel, continues to receive messages of congratulations from world leaders, governments, international organizations and dignitaries, following his re-election on 21st May.

India, Cuba, Singapore, South Korea, Algeria, South Africa, the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission  and the Order of Malta have sent messages to the President following his re-election.

The following are a selection of messages in English and French:

President of India, HE Pratibha Devisingh Patil:
"Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your re-election as the President of Seychelles. Seychelles and India are close partners and share a vision of the Indian Ocean. Our close relations have flourished and I am confident that under your leadership, they will continue to grow."

Prime Minister of India, HE Manmohan Singh:
"It gives me immense pleasure in extending to you my heartiest congratulations on your victory in the Presidential elections. India and Seychelles are neighbours across the Indian Ocean. We have excellent political and economic relations, based on equality, mutual trust and a consultative and transparent approach. Seychelles has made significant strides under your able leadership and I am sure your victory will herald a new era in our relations."

President of Cuba, HE Raúl Castro Ruz:
 "On the occasion of your re-election as President of the Republic of Seychelles, I extend to you cordial congratulations and do ratify to you the resolve to continue strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our countries."

President of the Republic of Korea , HE Lee  Myung-bak:
" I have the pleasure to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic of Seychelles...I firmly believe that under your distinguished leadership Seychelles which has been praised by the international community as an exemplary archipelago nation, will further enjoy a political stability and social and economic development."

President of Singapore, HE S.R. Nathan:
"My warmest congratulations to you on your decisive victory at the recent Presidential elections. Your success at the Presidential elections. Your success at the polls reflects the continued confidence that the people of Seychelles have in your leadership and their support for your bold economic programme."

Président de l'Algérie SEM Abdelaziz Bouteflika:

« Mes chaleureuses félicitations accompagnées de mes vÅ“ux de succès dans l'exercice de votre haute mission. La confiance qui vous a été renouvelée par le peuple seychellois frère témoigne assurément de sa reconnaissance de votre engagement a son service et de votre action en faveur de son développement économique et social. »

President of the European Commission, HE José Manuel Barroso:
"On behalf of the European Union, I would congratulate you on your re-election as President of Republic of Seychelles. I wish you every success in the exercise of your mandate. The people of Seychelles have entrusted you with the responsibility of continuing with the economic recovery and stability of your country. Your willingness to cooperate with the International Community in the fight against piracy has been exemplary and I look forward to strengthening our cooperation in the future. The European Commission and the Seychelles enjoy close relations and we intend to continue to support your development strategy and your fisheries sector."

Acting Manager Director of the International Monetary Fund, John Lipsky:
"It is both an honor and a pleasure to extend my sincere congratulations to you, on behalf of the International Monetary Fund, on the occasion of your re-election to the Presidency of the Republic of Seychelles. As you and your government embark  on the next stages of your ambitious economic reform program, let me assure you once again that you can continue to rely on the full support of the IMF as you strive towards the achievement of sustainable development and long-term growth."

High Commissioner of South Africa to Seychelles, HE Dumi M Matabane, Mauritius:
"Please accept my sincere congratulations to you on your re-election as President of the Republic of Seychelles. I am sure that the relationship between South Africa and Seychelles will continue to grow during your new tenure."  

Chargé d'affaires, SE Mme Alexandra, Ambassade de l'Ordre Souverain et Militaire de Malte aux Seychelles:
« J'ai l'honneur et le plaisir de Vous féliciter très vivement à l'occasion du renouvellement de Votre mandate dans les élections Présidentielles...Pendant Votre premier mandate les Seychelles on avance de façon admirable dans de nombreux domaines, social, économiques, dans la protection de l'environnement et dans la défense du territoire contre les attaques de la piraterie. Le chemin que Vous avez tracé et les efforts inlassables que Vous faites pour les Seychelles ont été reconnus par une large majorité de la population et nous sommes très heureux que votre gouvernance illuminée continuera à emmener du bienêtre et la stabilité politique dans le pays, bases essentielles pour un développement démocratique. »