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Farewell Call By Ambassador Margit Hellwig-Bötte

The German Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mrs. Margit Hellwig- Bötte, has paid a farewell call on President James Michel at State House this morning as her three year tenure is coming to an end.

President James Michel thanked Mrs. Margit Hellwig-Bötte for her efforts and support given in enhancing cooperation ties in various fields, especially through Germany’s membership of the EU (EU Atalanta Operation) in assisting Seychelles in fighting the scourge of piracy in in the Indian Ocean region and also through its work and support in the UNODC.

“We thank you and the Federal Republic of Germany for the support and dedicated efforts in assisting the Government of Seychelles in the various fields of cooperation such as in the fight against Piracy in the Indian Ocean. You have been very supportive throughout your tenure and I I wish you well in your future endeavours,” said President Michel.

President Michel and Mrs. Hellwig-Bötte took the opportunity to highlights subjects of common interest for both countries such as renewable energy, climate change, protecting biodiversity, amongst others.

Mrs. Hellwig-Bötte has described her time in office as a great achievement and that she has personally learnt a lot from Seychelles in terms of the challenges that the small island states have to face in terms of environmental protection, in education, workforce and others.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate President Michel for the major developments Seychelles has made since I started my post early in 2009 until today. I think throughout those years, the Government of Seychelles has been able to cope and adjusted to the economic challenges as well as the fight against piracy and I believe I have helped in enhancing the cooperation between Germany and Seychelles in those areas and in other fields as well,” said Mrs. Hellwig-Bötte.

Editor’s Note:

•    The farewell meeting was attended by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam and the President's Diplomatic Advisor, Ambassador Callixte D'Offay.