VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Chief Justice of the Republic of Mauritius, Honourable Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul, has paid a courtesy call on President Patrick Herminie on Friday, March 13, during the President’s State visit to Mauritius, strengthening legal and judicial ties between the two Indian Ocean nations. The Chief Justice of Mauritius meeting with President Herminie provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on the important role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding democratic governance.
Both sides reflected on the longstanding legal and institutional ties between Seychelles and Mauritius. During the discussion, the close professional links between the two judicial systems were highlighted, including the presence of a Seychellois-born judge practising in Mauritius and a Mauritian-born judge serving on the Seychelles Court of Appeal. These exchanges were noted as a testament to the strong legal cooperation and shared traditions between the two countries.
President Herminie expressed his appreciation for Mauritius’ longstanding support in the training and development of legal professionals from Seychelles, noting the important contribution this partnership has made to strengthening the country’s legal and judicial capacity. Both parties also explored potential avenues for further cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Chief Justice Mungly-Gulbul informed the President that she has been invited to participate in the East African Judges Forum 2026, scheduled to take place in Seychelles from March 21 to 25. She expressed her interest in meeting again with President Herminie during the forum to continue discussions on strengthening judicial cooperation between the two nations.
The courtesy call underscores the deep legal and institutional bonds shared between Seychelles and Mauritius, as both countries continue to work together on strengthening democratic governance and judicial excellence in the Indian Ocean region.
Judicial cooperation between Seychelles and Mauritius continues to strengthen regional legal capacity.
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