The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, departed on Friday, June 16, after concluding his six-day official visit to the Maldives.
Seychelles President and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan visited the Maldives on Sunday, last week.
During his state visit, President Ramkalawan met with Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and signed four key agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation between the countries. These agreements included the Air Services Agreement and the visa-waiver agreement.
Under the Air Services Agreement, Seychelles will initiate direct flight operations to the Maldives while the visa-waiver agreement will enable Maldivian citizens to travel to Seychelles without the need for a pre-approved visa, allowing for a stay of up to 30 days.
In addition to these agreements, Maldives and Seychelles also signed on the renewal of the protocol between the countries on Cooperation to Combat Transnational Organized Crime and other Maritime Security and Safety Threats.
During President Ramkalawan’s state visit, the countries also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on youth development cooperation. Under the agreement, Seychelles and the Maldives will work together to foster long-term collaboration in youth empowerment and skills development in both countries.
At the conclusion of President Ramkalawan’s state visit, the countries released a joint communique ensuring continued bilateral cooperation in other areas of mutual interest and benefit.
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