New York, USA: President Danny Faure held a series of bilateral meetings yesterday in the margins of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, meeting with H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia, H.E. Carl B. Greenidge, Vice President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and H.E. Simon Coveney, the Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland.

In his meeting with President Kaljulaid, President Faure expressed his desire for Seychelles to learn from Estonia in the technology sector, as Estonia has vast experience in the field. In particular, President Faure called on his Estonian counterpart to assist the Government of Seychelles with the development of 'E-Governance'.

On her part, President Kaljulaid commended Seychelles on its approach to ocean governance and the concept of the Blue Economy, which she said would be the next frontier for sustainable economic development. She expressed interest in learning about Seychelles' experience as a strong advocate for action against climate change, and its methods of innovative financing to help mitigate its effects. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

In his meeting with Vice-President Greenidge, President Faure vowed to work closely with Guyana through the framework and mechanism of the African, Caribbean and Pacific group of nations, to which both countries are party. The existing relationship between Seychelles and Guyana was formalised through the signing of a general cooperation agreement. President Faure remarked that collaboration between like-minded small states highlights the importance of South-South cooperation for mutual progress on the path to development.

During his bilateral meeting with the Irish Deputy Prime Minister, President Faure expressed the desire to work closely with Ireland and share experiences on ocean governance and the economic benefits derived from the sustainable management of ocean resources. President Faure spoke of the historic relationship shared by Seychelles and Ireland, primarily in the educational sector. Both leaders agreed to deepen the ties between the two nations.