The Seychelles\u2019 president on Thursday reaffirmed full support for Mauritius in its efforts to restore sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, according to an official statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Patrick Herminie also welcomed Mauritius’ assurances that Seychellois Chagossians would be treated equally in compensation benefits due to Chagossians under the terms of the transfer agreement, the statement said, citing the outcome of the president\u2019s talks with Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramgoolam invited Premier Herminie as the chief guest at the March 12 celebrations marking Mauritius\u2019 58th Independence Day from British colonial rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seychelles\u2019 solidarity with Mauritius over Chagos came a fortnight after the Indian Ocean island nation suspended diplomatic ties with the Maldives following the Maldivian government\u2019s non-recognition of Mauritian sovereignty over the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herminie also announced his country\u2019s decision to establish a resident diplomatic mission in Mauritius, with Ramgoolam indicating Mauritius\u2019 intention to pursue similar arrangements in Seychelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The two leaders signed a joint declaration reaffirming the shared commitment of Seychelles and Mauritius to the sustainable development of the joint management area of the continental shelf in the Mascarene Plateau region. Both leaders described the arrangement as an important model of cooperative and responsible ocean governance,” read the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seven agreements were also signed by the two countries\u2019 foreign ministers to strengthen cooperation in various sectors, including arts and culture, agriculture, fisheries, training, and capacity building. – AA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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