U.S. Department of State

06/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 22:16

Seychelles National Day

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Seychelles National Day

Press Statement

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

June 29, 2024

I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Seychelles on the forty-eighth anniversary of your independence.

Seychelles has been a stalwart defender of a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Africa. We are proud to work together with you to thwart pirates and traffickers of illicit drugs that threaten the tranquility and well-being of the Indian Ocean region. We applaud the Seychellois government's exemplary work to preserve the country's natural ecosystems and unique marine environment while promoting a sustainable blue economy. We greatly value the partnership between Seychelles and the United States, a relationship that was deepened by the 2023 reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Victoria, and we wish you a joyous celebration of your National Day.