His Excellency Dr. Bernard Yohana Kibesse, newly appointed High Commissioner-designate of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Seychelles, officially presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan in a formal ceremony held Tuesday morning at State House.

President Ramkalawan welcomed Dr. Kibesse with warm congratulations, commending his distinguished appointment and reaffirming Seychelles' commitment to the long-standing and cordial relations with Tanzania. The President also extended his best wishes for a fruitful and impactful tenure in this pivotal diplomatic role.

Dr. Kibesse, in his introductory remarks, conveyed his deep sense of honour at being appointed High Commissioner to Seychelles. He extended fraternal greetings from Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan and reiterated Tanzania's dedication to advancing bilateral ties with Seychelles.

The meeting served as a platform to reflect on the current state of relations between the two countries, with both sides exploring avenues to broaden cooperation. Key areas of strategic interest discussed included maritime security, trade and investment, the development of the blue economy, educational exchange programmes, and tourism collaboration.

Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Tanzania were formally established in November 2010, laying the foundation for a steadily growing partnership. Dr. Kibesse will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, during his tenure.

The accreditation ceremony was attended by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde; Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivienne Fock Tave; Director General for Bilateral Affairs, Ms. Lindy Ernesta; Director of Bilateral Affairs, Ms. Wendy Isnard; and Third Secretary for Bilateral Affairs, Mrs. Louisa Lepathy.