The ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Seychelles, Mr Wang Weiguo, yesterday paid a farewell call on President James Michel at State House.

The outgoing Chinese ambassador said of his three-year mandate in Victoria: "Working in Seychelles has been a very pleasant experience for me because I was among friends and I got lots of help from government and other officials."

Mr Wang said he learned a lot from Seychelles' experience, notably the economic reform programme and the environment protection measures the country has adopted.

"I am leaving very happy because relations and cooperation between China and Seychelles are very good," noted Mr Wang who is going back to China to retire.