The ambassador of Turkey to Seychelles, Mr Huseyin Avni Aksoy, was accredited yesterday after presenting his credentials to President James A Michel at State House.

The new ambassador told the national media after the ceremony that investment opportunities between Seychelles and Turkey are set to increase in the coming years.

“During my mandate as Turkish ambassador to Seychelles, I want to seek ways to increase cooperation between our two countries. I would also like to share Turkey’s experience with Seychelles and at the same time benefit from that of Seychelles,” he said.