VICTORIA, Seychelles — President Patrick Herminie has reaffirmed Seychelles’ longstanding foreign policy of ‘Friends to all, enemies to none’ during an interview with Russian Television as part of his working visit to Moscow. The Seychelles foreign policy interview with RT focused on the country’s diplomatic stance, the past, present and future relations with Russia, and how the ongoing war in the Middle East is affecting global energy stability.
The discussion highlighted Seychelles’ consistent approach to international relations, maintaining balanced and constructive engagement with all nations while prioritising the national interest. President Herminie’s appearance on Russian Television underscores Seychelles’ commitment to communicating its foreign policy vision to international audiences and strengthening bilateral ties with Russia.
The interview covered the evolving relationship between Seychelles and Russia across multiple sectors, including tourism, trade, and cultural exchange. President Herminie also addressed the broader implications of the Middle East conflict on global energy markets and how a small island state like Seychelles navigates these challenges through prudent economic management and diversification strategies.
Seychelles has historically maintained a non-aligned foreign policy, seeking to cooperate with all nations while avoiding entanglement in geopolitical rivalries. This approach has enabled the country to benefit from partnerships across diverse regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, while preserving its sovereignty and independence in international affairs.
The RT interview forms part of President Herminie’s broader media engagement during his official visit to Moscow, which also includes meetings with Russian officials and cultural exchanges aimed at deepening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The interview will reach RT’s global audience of millions across multiple languages.
President Herminie’s RT interview reinforces Seychelles’ independent and balanced foreign policy on the world stage.
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