President Ramkalawan Hosts First Presidential Press Conference of 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles — President Wavel Ramkalawan held his first presidential press conference of the year yesterday, where he gave an overview of the government’s ongoing work and shared key updates as Seychelles enters an election year. In his opening remarks, the president said the government continues to work seriously and consistently. He noted that during the Cabinet meeting held earlier that day, several important matters were discussed — including proposed amendments to electoral and political party laws, put forward by the Electoral Commission of Seychelles (ECS) and political parties.
Touching on the forthcoming elections, President Ramkalawan reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the economy while ensuring that the people of Seychelles continue to enjoy a good quality of life. ‘We are working to make sure our people live in security, the economy continues to grow, and Seychelles keeps shining as a leading country in the Indian Ocean, topping various international indexes,’ he said. The President clarified that the press conference was not meant as a campaign move for the forthcoming presidential elections. He explained that these press conferences are a regular part of his office’s calendar, and are held every three months.
‘It is a press conference that is scheduled and we are supposed to have another one in three months. The next one will be in June but I will not hold the one in September. In September I will not interfere directly in politics,’ he stated, stressing that even though it is an election year, the country must continue running smoothly. National projects and other key activities will go ahead as planned. The wide-ranging briefing touched on the Islands Development Company, harassment allegations linked to a United Seychelles movement official, the forthcoming lease of a parcel on the outer islands to a Qatari royal family, and land transactions involving United Seychelles, among other matters.
