The Namibian High Commissioner to Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Marten Kapewasha, has paid a farewell call on President James Michel at State House this morning at the end of his tenure of office.

President James Michel thanked High Commissioner Kapewasha for representing the Seychelles, for his commitment and valuable contribution to the development of bilateral relations. The President said that the two countries should continue to develop diplomatic ties in various fields as well as reinforcing the excellent relations that exist over the years.  He pointed out that Seychelles and Namibia collaborate well, especially through multiple exchanges within the African Union, SADC and other international platforms.

The President and High Commissioner Kapewasha reviewed various cooperation programmes that are of interest to both countries, as well as agreements still in the discussion phase.

Speaking to the press after his meeting with the President, High Commissioner Marten Kapewasha described his term of office as a successful one, which had allowed for the materialisation of several agreements.

"I would say that my time as High Commissioner of Namibia to Seychelles was very good and I have tried by all means to promote bilateral relations of cooperation, which have been very fruitful. Seychelles and Namibia have cooperated mostly in the economic sphere, and we have succeeded in waiving visa requirements between our two countries. Now we are working on a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement which will be signed very soon and we are also looking at the area of tourism”, said the Namibian High Commissioner.

Also present during the farewell call on the President were the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Barry Faure and the President's Diplomatic Adviser, Ambassador Callixte d'Offay.