The Indian High Commissioner to Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Thanglura Darlong, has paid a farewell call on President James Michel at State House this morning following a three year tenure in Seychelles.

President James Michel thanked High Commissioner Darlong for his support and contribution in the development of relations between Seychelles and India. The President reaffirms Seychelles’ support to India and assured Mr. Darlong that the excellent relations between the two countries will continue to flourish as pledged by the two nations to work together as close partners.

"India and Seychelles has traditionally always been very close. We have always consider ourselves sister nations, separated only by the Indian Ocean. I hope that we continue to build that bridge that connects our two nations. It is very important for us to work together and see how we can collaborate, in ensuring peace and security in our ocean,  and as we take more ownership of our ocean. You have played a great part in reinforcing relations in different fields and India has always been there to help us in times of difficulties and also in our economic and social development,” said President Michel.

The President and High Commissioner Darlong reviewed the various projects and cooperation that India and Seychelles have succeeded in establishing as well as those still being discussed.

High Commissioner Darlong spoke highly of his professional experience in Seychelles, describing it as a ‘momentous assignment’. He said that the relationship between his country and Seychelles are very close. He noted that in various sectors the cooperation is moving very smoothly and very strong.

"It was an excellent assignment I had, very fruitful and meaningful. My President came here during my tenure and during this time cooperation with Seychelles were then strengthened in many areas including defense and security. Indian gifted a Dornier aircraft, and many other Indian ships came to help Seychelles in the anti-piracy operation on the seas for patrolling,” said Mr. Darlong. 

Editor’s note:-

Also present at the meeting was the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Maurice Loustau Lalanne, and the President's Diplomatic Adviser, Ambassador Callixte D'Offay.