A letter of congratulations has been sent to the newly elected President of Cape Verde, Mr Jorge Carlos Fonseca, by President James Michel on behalf of the government and people of Seychelles.  

"I am convinced that under your leadership Cape Verde will continue to maintain national unity, social stability and economic progress," said President Michel in the letter.

Seychelles and Cape Verde established diplomatic relations in 1987.

President Michel reiterated the commitment of the Seychelles government to continually foster good relations and friendship between the two nations, as well as jointly address the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States.