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Seychelles follows a policy of what it describes as "positive"
nonalignment and strongly supports the principle of reduced superpower presence in the
Indian Ocean . Seychelles' foreign policy position has placed it generally toward the left of the spectrum within the
Non-Aligned Movement .
Russia , the
United Kingdom ,
France ,
India , the
People's Republic of China ,
Libya and
Cuba maintain embassies in
Victoria .
The government of the Seychelles withdrew
diplomatic recognition of the
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic on March 17, 2008, according to an official government source.
[1]
Trends
The Seychelles government is one of the proponents of the Indian Ocean zone of peace concept and it has promoted an end to the
United States presence on
Diego Garcia . The country has adopted a pragmatic policy, however, and serves as an important rest and recreation stop for US ships serving in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean.
In its foreign relations, Seychelles maximizes the benefits it receives from both China and India by taking advantage of those two countries' rivalry with respect to the strategic waterway in which Seychelles exists.
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Diplomatic relations
List of countries which Seychelles maintains diplomatic relations with:
[3]
Bilateral relations
Country
Formal Relations Began
Notes
China
30 June 1976
[104]
See
China–Seychelles relations
China has an embassy in Victoria.
Seychelles has an embassy in
Beijing and a consulate-general in
Shanghai .
Cuba
12 April 1978
[105]
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Cuba established as of 12 April 1978 and 26 April 2017 President Seychelles inauguration Embassy of Seychelles in Havana,Cuba
[106] In 2022, Seychelles closed its embassy in
Havana .
Cuba has an embassy in Victoria.
Seychelles does not have an accreditation to Cuba.
Cyprus
1 July 1976
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Cyprus established as of 1 July 1976
[107]
France
29 June 1976
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and France established as of 29 June 1976
[111]
Embassy of Seychelles in Paris
Greece
16 July 1980
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Greece established as of 16 July 1980
[112]
Greece is accredited to Seychelles from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
[113]
Seychelles is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Paris, France.
[113]
India
29 June 1976
See
India–Seychelles relations Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and India established as of 29 June 1976
[114]
In an effort to reduce the increasing
piracy in the nearby region, Seychelles requested the
Indian Navy to carry out anti-piracy operations in her waters.
[115] This made
India -Seychelles relations stronger. The Seychelles also praised the Indian Navy for their anti-piracy operations.
[115]
Malaysia
1 May 1987
[118]
See
Malaysia–Seychelles relations
Malaysia is accredited to Seychelles from its embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Seychelles has a high commission in
Kuala Lumpur .
Maldives
1 July 1980
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Maldives established as of 1 July 1980
[119]
Mauritius
17 June 1988
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Mauritius established as of 17 June 1988
[120]
Mauritius has an honorary consulate in Victoria.
Seychelles has an honorary consulate in
Port Louis .
Both are the members of
Commonwealth of Nations and
La Francophonie .
Mexico
1 June 1986
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Mexico established as of 1 June 1986
[121]
Mexico is accredited to the Seychelles from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
[122]
Seychelles does not have an accreditation to Mexico.
North Korea
29 June 1976 and 24 August 1976
See
North Korea–Seychelles relations
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the North Korea and the Republic of Seychelles is June 28, 1976.
From 1980, DPR Korea and Seychelles have a good relations in military.
Russia
30 June 1976
See
Russia–Seychelles relations
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and the
Soviet Union were established on 30 June 1976, a day after the island nation gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
[123]
Russia has an embassy in Victoria.
[124]
Seychelles is accredited to Russia from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains an honorary consulate in
Saint Petersburg .
Switzerland
10 March 1981
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Switzerland established as of 10 March 1981
[125]
Both countries are full members of the
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie .
Seychelles is accredited to Switzerland from its embassy in Paris, France.
Switzerland is accredited to Seychelles from its embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Turkey
22 June 1995
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Turkey established as of 22 June 1995
[126]
Embassy of
Seychelles in
Paris is accredited to Turkey.
[127]
The Turkish Embassy in
Nairobi is accredited to
Seychelles .
[127]
Trade volume between the two countries was US$25.4 million in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 17.7/7.7 million USD).
[127]
United Arab Emirates
18 December 1982
Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and United Arab Emirates established as of 18 December 1982
[128]
Seychelles has an embassy in
Abu Dhabi .
UAE has an embassy in Victoria.
United Kingdom
29 June 1976
The Seychelles became a
crown colony separate from
Mauritius in 1903 and independence was granted in 1976, as a republic within the
Commonwealth .
Seychelles has a high commission in
London .
United Kingdom has a high commission in Victoria.
United States
1 July 1976
[129]
See
Seychelles–United States relations
Seychelles is accredited to the United States from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
United States has an embassy in
Victoria .
Vietnam
16 August 1979
[130]
President James Alix Michel's official visited to Vietnam in August, 2013. The statement says this is an official visit to Vietnam made by a high-ranking leader of Seychelles.
[131]
Both countries are members of
La Francophonie .
The Seychelles and the Commonwealth of Nations
The Seychelles is a member state of the
Commonwealth of Nations .
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