Seychelles: President Dr. Patrick Herminie Receives International Congratulations Following Inauguration

State House is pleased to inform the public that President Dr. Patrick Herminie, who was sworn in as the 6th President of the Republic of Seychelles on 26 October 2025, has received widespread messages of congratulations from the international community.

Warm wishes have been extended by Heads of State and Government, regional and international organizations, diplomatic partners, and members of the Seychellois diaspora across the globe.

These messages reflect the strong bonds Seychelles has fostered with nations worldwide and demonstrate a shared commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of mutual benefit.

Countries extending congratulations include:

• The Russian Federation
• The United Arab Emirates
• The Republic of Maldives
• The People’s Republic of China
• The People’s Republic of Bangladesh
• The Kingdom of Eswatini
• The Kingdom of Spain
• The Republic of Singapore
• The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
• The Kingdom of Thailand
• The Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Additional messages continue to arrive, and a complete list will be made available on the State House website.

President Herminie has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for these gestures of goodwill and has reaffirmed Seychelles’ dedication to principled diplomacy and meaningful international partnership.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.