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Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, paid a two-day state visit to the Seychelles from Friday 28th June.

According to the Seychelles Department of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister was the Guest of Honour at a ceremony to mark the Seychelles National Day Celebration on Saturday 29th June.

The Seychelles became independent from the United Kingdom on 29th June, 1976; and since 2015, the day has been celebrated as the National Day.

Several activities were organized to commemorate the day, including a Military Parade at the Unity Stadium at Roche Caiman a central district on the main island of Mahe.

Dr. Gonsalves was also scheduled to meet with the President of the Seychelles, Danny Faure and other high-level Government officials during his visit.

The Seychelles Foreign Affairs Department stated that bilateral discussions were expected to focus on areas of co-operation in the blue economy - tourism, the environment, and fisheries, among others.

Seychelles and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines established diplomatic relations in May 2017. 

SOURCE:  NBC