VICTORIA, Seychelles — The newly accredited Japanese ambassador to Seychelles, Sakuta Makoto, accompanied by Counsellor Ono Tomoyuki, paid a courtesy call on the International Affairs Committee of the National Assembly on Monday at its premises on Ile Du Port. The committee was led by its chairperson, Hon. Waven William, with the support of vice-chairperson Hon. Wavel Woodcock and members Hons. Egbert Aglae, Phillip Arissol and Kelly Samynadin.
The discussions outlined the challenges and areas of potential development in Seychelles that could benefit from the support of Japan, such as the agricultural sector, sustainable energy and environmental protection, as well as fisheries and maritime security. Shared values such as the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy were noted to provide a strong basis for cooperation in terms of the promotion of the freedom of navigation, rule of law and free trade.
Ambassador Sakuta stated that one of his missions was the promotion of mutually beneficial development in sectors of common interest, particularly the protection of Seychelles’ vast ocean territory. He explained that despite Seychelles’ existing classification as a high-income country, this often acts as a barrier to financial support in various ways. The discussions also covered ways to amplify the existing relationship, including capacity-building and the promotion of direct air links.
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