Spanish ambassador pays farewell call on President
17-June-2015
Outgoing Spanish ambassador to Seychelles Miguel Fernàndez-Palacios yesterday paid a farewell call on President James Michel at State House as his three and a half year tenure comes to an end.
Speaking to the press later, Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios said he had a very interesting meeting with President Michel during which they discussed issues related to bilateral relations between the two countries.
These include the fight against piracy which like Seychelles Spain is very committed to eradicating the scourge in our region.
“We spoke about our joint effort to fight piracy, we discussed issues related to renewable energy and how we could share experiences in this field,” Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios said.
He noted that a delegation from the Seychelles Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) recently visited Spain to learn more on renewable energy projects there. Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios said that a Spanish team from the renewable energy sector is expected in Seychelles in the near future to continue discussions with the Seychelles authorities.
Spanish investment in the tourism sector was also discussed.
Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios described the discussions with President Michel as “very interesting and fruitful” and expressed the hope that “we will continue on this path of partnership and cooperation which is very important for Spain and Seychelles”.
Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios said he also discussed the fishing cooperation Seychelles and Spain have enjoyed for so many years, noting that even though the threat of piracy had affected tuna fishing for some time now this is picking up again and he reaffirmed the Spanish vessels’ commitment to continue helping in the development of our economy.
Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios also reaffirmed his country’s commitment to the fight against piracy.
A communiqué from State house said President Michel expressed his thanks to Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios for his nation’s continued support to the Republic of Seychelles especially in the fight against piracy, climate change and the vast contribution Spain brings to the fisheries sector.
“I would like to thank Your Excellency for your personal engagement with Seychelles during your tenure and in particular for further consolidating an already excellent relationship between our two countries. Spain has been essential in Operation Atalanta in ensuring the eradication of the scourge of piracy. Our relations extend far beyond our common security, notably the excellent partnership which we share in fisheries and in our common desire to achieve energy security through alternative sources,” said President Michel during their discussions.
The Spanish ambassador expressed his gratitude to the President for the excellent relations that Spain and Seychelles enjoy and noted that his tenure as ambassador accredited to Seychelles was a particular honour for him.
Ambassador Fernàndez-Palacios was based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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