President Danny Faure has sent a message of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,  Mrs Theresa May following her election to office following the country's general election on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles.

"Your election to this high office bears testimony to the confidence and esteem that you have generated among the population.  I look forward to the continuation of the excellent relations between our two countries under your leadership," said President Faure in his message.

President Faure further reiterated that the historical links and shared values which continue to provide the platform for Seychelles and the UK's close collaboration would serve to strengthen the two countries resolve to work together on a vast array of issues both bilaterally and multilaterally.