The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E Mr. Artem Alexandrovich Kozhin, met with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Roger Mancienne this afternoon. Speaker Mancienne was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Gervais Henrie and the Chairperson of the International Affairs Committee, Hon. Waven William.
Speaker Mancienne welcomed the Ambassador and H.E Mr Kozhin expressed his sincerest congratulations to the Speaker on taking on his election as the Speaker to the 7th Assembly.
The Ambassador mentioned that this year, Seychelles will be celebrating 45 years of unwavering Bilateral Relations with Russia. Both the Ambassador and Speaker Mancienne noted that this is a great milestone and they wish that the bond between the two countries strengthen further.
H.E Mr Kozhin and Speaker Mancienne further discussed issues of mutual interest especially the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ambassador reassured the Speaker that Russia remains committed and willing to assist Seychelles in its growth and development.
Before the meeting concluded, Ambassador Kozhin passed on a letter from the Speaker of the Upper House of the Russian parliament congratulating the Speaker on his new role. The Speaker greatly appreciated this gesture and expressed his honest gratitude.
Also present for the meeting was Mr. Maxim Matasov, the First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Seychelles.
