The new ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Seychelles, Mr.  Kim Jong-Geun presented his credentials to President James Michel at State House this morning.

Mr. Jong-Geun is the 10th Ambassador to be accredited to Seychelles. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Jong-Geun told the national media that his talks with the President focused on the economics of Asia, the development of the Blue Economy concept, the Port Victoria Windfarm and the La Digue island pilot project for carbon free energy as well as fisheries.

“…Last week, one Korean consultancy led by KC Cortrell, has already made a survey on the island of La Digue for the carbon free project. That consultancy wasa composed of Korean companies and university, particularly the Samsung SDI, a world well-known company and they are also involved in that project. Through that kind of project, Korea can transform and share technology regarding renewable energy and also on the Seychelles side it can increase in employment. I think that is based on mutual benefits between Korea and Seychelles”, he explained.

Also present during the meeting were the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jean-Paul Adam and the President's Diplomatic Adviser, Ambassador Callixte D'Offay.

Ambassador Jong-Geun is based in Addis Abba, Ethiopia.