The President of the Republic, President Danny Faure received the Chief Commissioner of Rodrigues Regional Assembly, Mr Louis Serge Clair, at State House this afternoon. Mr Clair is among those invited to Seychelles for the 33rd Creole Festival this year.

President Faure welcomed Mr Clair to Seychelles and underlined that the relations between the Government of Seychelles and Rodrigues are vibrant; and one based on shared culture, values, and strong bonds of friendship.

During their discussions, Mr Clair shared with President Faure the results of various meetings he held with Seychellois officials during his visit. They also shared common areas of interest for Seychelles and Rodrigues to consolidate their relations, such as culture and the preservation of national heritage.

Base on the twinning relationship between the Island of Rodrigues and the Island of La Digue, Seychelles will be participating in their Creole Festival on 5 December 2018.