VICTORIA, Seychelles, Ambassador Conrad Mederic has been accredited as the second non-resident Seychelles ambassador to the Republic of Cabo Verde. He presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, Jose Maria Neves, on Wednesday February 28, 2024 in the City of Mindelo. The accreditation marks a further step in the consolidation of relations between the two island states and opens the door for a wider programme of cooperation in the years ahead.
Ambassador Mederic conveyed greetings from President Wavel Ramkalawan to President Neves and acknowledged the good existing relations between the two countries. The two parties also recognised that as small African island states, Seychelles and Cabo Verde can further strengthen their existing relations through cooperation on matters of common interest such as Climate Change, loss and damage funding, the blue economy, renewable energy, tourism, culture and the diaspora. The two leaders also discussed fisheries and maritime security issues, on which the two countries can further collaborate.
Prior to his accreditation, Ambassador Mederic met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration of Cabo Verde, Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares, on Monday February 26, 2024. During the meeting, he thanked the minister for Cabo Verde support and participation in two side-events Seychelles co-hosted on the margins of the recent African Union Summit. The two officials also used the occasion to discuss small island developing states (SIDS), Climate Change, and potential cooperation in the tourism sector, from which both nations can mutually benefit.
Speaking after the accreditation ceremony, Ambassador Mederic said he was honoured to take on the role and looked forward to building on the work of his predecessor. He noted that the two countries share many similarities, including their vulnerability to climate change, their dependence on the ocean economy, and their strong diaspora links. He said these common challenges create a natural basis for cooperation and joint advocacy in international forums.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles said the accreditation reflects the country continued commitment to deepening ties with African partners and to working with fellow SIDS on shared priorities. The government also thanked Cabo Verde for the warm reception given to the new ambassador and expressed confidence that the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow in the years ahead. Further high-level visits are being planned for the second half of the year.
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