{ "as_of": "2026-08-28", "since": "26 October 2025", "model": { "usd_scr": 14.3, "airfare_bus": { "Regional": 75000, "Gulf": 150000, "Far": 230000 }, "dayrate": { "Regional": 24000, "Gulf": 40000, "Far": 46000 }, "support": { "President": 18, "Vice President": 9, "Minister": 3, "First Lady": 6 }, "sources": { "airfare": "Air travel priced at business/first-class return fares from Seychelles, by region (SCR 55k regional, 120k Gulf, 185k long-haul), with a first-class/charter multiplier for the President and Vice-President. Order of magnitude corroborated by the Auditor General's audited air-ticket sample (SR506,661 for 5 tickets, SR101,332 average).", "hotel_dsa": "Five-star hotel plus the government's overseas subsistence allowance (DSA), SCR 16,000 to 27,000 per traveller per day by city cost, with a suite and close-protection premium for the President and Vice-President.", "party": "Every official mission carries security (Presidential Protection), protocol, press, medical, aides and an advance team who travel but are rarely named. We add a conservative support party (12 for the President, 6 for the VP, 2 for a minister) on top of the travellers the government itself named.", "ground": "Motorcades, car hire, local transport, communications, gifts and advance logistics.", "budget": "2026 Budget Estimates (Republic of Seychelles): Office of the President vote SCR 74.6m actual 2024 rising to SCR 86.7m budget 2026; President's Office Portfolio total SCR 700m (2024) to SCR 778m (2025 budget).", "note": "Every figure is a SUM estimate, not an official total. Trips are documented from public sources; the government does not publish what they cost." } }, "trips": [ { "id": "uae-dec25", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "United Arab Emirates", "region": "Gulf", "start": "2025-12-06", "end": "2025-12-11", "days": 6, "travellers": 3, "party": "First Lady Veronique Herminie; Foreign Minister Barry Faure; officials", "purpose": "Official visit at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed", "private": false, "conf": "high", "src": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6660", "src_name": "State House", "countries": [ "United Arab Emirates" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 21, "airfare_est": 2790000, "hotel_dsa_est": 5760000, "ground_est": 2112000, "total_est": 10662000, "floor_est": 1170000, "cities": [ "Abu Dhabi, UAE" ], "delegation": "First Lady Veronique Herminie and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Barry Faure, with senior officials.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie", "First Lady Veronique Herminie", "Minister Barry Faure" ], "party_basis": "State House named the First Lady and Foreign Minister; the security detail, protocol, press and support staff a first state visit carries are added on top.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2025-12-06", "activity": "President Herminie arrives in the UAE for his first international mission since taking office, at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan." }, { "date": "2025-12-08", "activity": "Bilateral talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. UAE reaffirms support for four desalination plants, the Anse Royale sports complex and the Grand Anse Mahe housing project, and funding for the IECD-UNESCO institute." }, { "date": "2025-12-09", "activity": "First Lady visits the Abu Dhabi Autism Centre and the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination." }, { "date": "2025-12-10", "activity": "President and delegation visit the Embassy of Seychelles in Abu Dhabi, received by Ambassador Gervais Moumou." } ], "sources": [ { "title": "President Herminie to Undertake Official Visit to the UAE from December 6th to 11th, 2025", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6660/president-herminie-to-undertake-official-visit-to-the-uae-from-december-6th-to-11th-2025" }, { "title": "President Herminie Visits the Embassy of the Republic of Seychelles in Abu Dhabi", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6668/president-herminie-visits-the-embassy-of-the-republic-of-seychelles-in-abu-dhabi" }, { "title": "President Herminie Secures Strategic Gains with Emirates and UAE", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6947/president-herminie-secures-strategic-gains-with-emirates-and-uae-reinforcing-connectivity-and-advancing-key-national-projects" }, { "title": "First Lady of Seychelles Visits Centres Supporting Persons of Determination in Abu Dhabi", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6663/first-lady-of-seychelles-visits-centres-supporting-persons-of-determination-in-abu-dhabi" }, { "title": "Seychelles and UAE Presidents Commit to Deepened Bilateral Ties (APO / Africa Newsroom)", "url": "https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/seychelles-and-united-arab-emirates-uae-presidents-commit-to-deepened-bilateral-ties?lang=en" } ], "hotel_evidence": { "name": "Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental", "city": "Abu Dhabi", "rate_usd_per_night": 3865, "source_url": "https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace/stay/deluxe-palace-suite", "note": "Deluxe Palace Suite, average nightly rate on the hotel's own site (AED 14,202 ~ USD 3,865)." }, "airfare_evidence": { "route": "Mahe (SEZ) to Abu Dhabi via Dubai (DXB)", "airline": "Emirates", "cabin": "business", "fare_usd": 2600, "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/destinations/sez/dxb/flights-from-mahe-to-dubai/", "note": "Emirates flies SEZ-DXB non-stop with business and first class. Economy runs about USD 575 return; business is a multiple of that." }, "legs": 2, "flights_named": 6, "flights_est": 42, "flights": 6 }, { "id": "adsw-jan26", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "Abu Dhabi, UAE", "region": "Gulf", "start": "2026-01-13", "end": "2026-01-15", "days": 3, "travellers": 5, "party": "Min. Faure; Min. Jeremie; Min. Desaubin; Ambassador Moumou", "purpose": "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026; Blue Forum keynote", "private": false, "conf": "high", "src": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6713", "src_name": "State House", "countries": [ "United Arab Emirates" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 23, "airfare_est": 3090000, "hotel_dsa_est": 3120000, "ground_est": 1428000, "total_est": 7638000, "floor_est": 1350000, "cities": [ "Abu Dhabi, UAE" ], "delegation": "Minister for Foreign Affairs Barry Faure, Minister for Environment Marie-May Jeremie, Minister for Investment and Industries Geralda Desaubin, and Ambassador to the UAE Gervais Moumou.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie", "Minister Barry Faure", "Minister Marie-May Jeremie", "Minister Geralda Desaubin", "Ambassador Gervais Moumou" ], "party_basis": "State House named three ministers plus the ambassador; the security detail, protocol and press are added on top.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2026-01-13", "activity": "Opening day at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Tours the World Future Energy Summit, the Masdar Pavilion (welcomed by its COO) and the IRENA Pavilion, with talks with IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera." }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "activity": "Guest of Honour and keynote speaker at the Blue Forum, calling for integrated 'source to sea' action on water and ocean resilience." } ], "sources": [ { "title": "President Herminie Secures Diplomatic and Sustainability Gains on Opening Day of ADSW 2026", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6713/president-herminie-secures-diplomatic-and-sustainability-gains-on-opening-day-of-adsw-2026" }, { "title": "President Herminie Calls for Integrated Global Action on Water and Ocean Resilience at Blue Forum, ADSW 2026", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6718/president-herminie-calls-for-integrated-global-action-on-water-and-ocean-resilience-at-blue-forum-abu-dhabi-sustainability-week-2026" }, { "title": "Seychelles Takes Centre Stage at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6719/seychelles-takes-centre-stage-at-abu-dhabi-sustainability-week-2026" }, { "title": "President Herminie to Attend ADSW 2026 (State House)", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6708/president-herminie-to-attend-adsw-2026-advancing-seychelles-uae-sustainability-cooperation" } ], "hotel_evidence": { "name": "Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental", "city": "Abu Dhabi", "rate_usd_per_night": 3865, "source_url": "https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace/stay/deluxe-palace-suite", "note": "Deluxe Palace Suite, average nightly rate on the hotel's own site (AED 14,202 ~ USD 3,865)." }, "airfare_evidence": { "route": "Mahe (SEZ) to Abu Dhabi via Dubai (DXB)", "airline": "Emirates", "cabin": "business", "fare_usd": 2600, "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/destinations/sez/dxb/flights-from-mahe-to-dubai/", "note": "Emirates SEZ-DXB non-stop, business and first class available." }, "legs": 2, "flights_named": 10, "flights_est": 46, "flights": 10 }, { "id": "dubai-india-feb26", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "United Arab Emirates (Dubai, World Governments Summit) + India (State Visit)", "region": "Far", "start": "2026-02-03", "end": "2026-02-10", "days": 8, "travellers": 9, "party": "First Lady + 7 Cabinet Ministers + senior officials + private sector", "purpose": "World Governments Summit in Dubai (3-5 Feb) then first State Visit to India (5-10 Feb, 50 years of ties); USD 175m package secured", "private": false, "conf": "high", "src": "https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/india-seychelles-joint-vision-for-sustainability-economic-growth-and-security-through-enhanced-linkages/", "src_name": "Prime Minister of India", "sources": [ { "title": "India-Seychelles Joint Vision (SESEL) - Prime Minister of India", "url": "https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/india-seychelles-joint-vision-for-sustainability-economic-growth-and-security-through-enhanced-linkages/" }, { "title": "Seychelles President Arrives in India for State Visit - DD News", "url": "https://ddnews.gov.in/en/seychelles-president-arrives-in-india-for-state-visit/" }, { "title": "PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Herminie", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/pm-modi-holds-delegation-level-talks-with-seychelles-president-herminie-as-part-of-his-state-visit/ar-AA26IVDR" }, { "title": "India-Seychelles Ties Enter a New Phase - Diplomatist", "url": "https://diplomatist.com/india-seychelles-ties-enter-a-new-phase-understanding-president-patrick-herminies-first-state-visit-to-india/" } ], "countries": [ "United Arab Emirates", "India" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 27, "airfare_est": 5496000, "hotel_dsa_est": 10896000, "ground_est": 3192000, "total_est": 19584000, "floor_est": 5382000, "cities": [ "Chennai, India", "Mumbai, India", "New Delhi, India" ], "delegation": "First Lady Veronique Herminie and seven Cabinet Ministers, with senior officials and a private-sector delegation.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie", "First Lady Veronique Herminie", "Seven Cabinet Ministers" ], "party_basis": "India's Ministry of External Affairs and State House confirm the First Lady plus seven Cabinet Ministers travelled; the security, protocol, press and business delegation are added on top.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2026-02-05", "activity": "Begins the State Visit to India in Chennai. Visits the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre and the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, and a FICCI business event." }, { "date": "2026-02-07", "activity": "Mumbai: business event hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)." }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "activity": "New Delhi: ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu, homage at Rajghat, then delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Modi. India announces a USD 175 million Special Economic Package (a 125m line of credit and 50m in grants), 10 ambulances and a hydrography unit." } ], "hotel_evidence": { "name": "The Leela Palace New Delhi", "city": "New Delhi", "rate_usd_per_night": 324, "source_url": "https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g304551-d1759051-Reviews-The_Leela_Palace_New_Delhi-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html", "note": "Observed five-star nightly rate; suites and the presidential villa run several times higher." }, "airfare_evidence": { "route": "Mahe (SEZ) to a long-haul capital via a Gulf hub", "airline": "Emirates and onward carriers", "cabin": "business", "fare_usd": 5500, "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/destinations/sez/dxb/flights-from-mahe-to-dubai/", "note": "No direct long-haul service from Seychelles; a premium-cabin routing via the Gulf, a multiple of the economy fare." }, "legs": 5, "flights_named": 45, "flights_est": 135, "flights": 45 }, { "id": "mauritius-mar26", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "Mauritius", "region": "Regional", "start": "2026-03-11", "end": "2026-03-14", "days": 4, "travellers": 4, "party": "First Lady; Foreign Minister Faure; Environment Minister; officials", "purpose": "State Visit; Guest of Honour at Mauritius' 58th Independence anniversary", "private": false, "conf": "high", "src": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6840", "src_name": "State House", "countries": [ "Mauritius" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 22, "airfare_est": 1470000, "hotel_dsa_est": 2592000, "ground_est": 1656000, "total_est": 5718000, "floor_est": 684000, "cities": [ "Port Louis, Mauritius", "Reduit, Mauritius" ], "delegation": "First Lady Veronique Herminie and a high-level delegation of ministers and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, plus a Seychelles Defence Forces contingent.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie", "First Lady Veronique Herminie" ], "party_basis": "State House confirmed the First Lady, ministers from two ministries, senior officials and an SDF contingent; the security detail, protocol and press are added on top.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2026-03-11", "activity": "Arrives in Mauritius for the State Visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. Tete-a-tete and delegation talks on maritime security, the blue economy and regional integration." }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "activity": "Guest of Honour at the 58th Independence and 34th Republic celebrations at the Champ de Mars, with a Seychelles Defence Forces contingent in the parade. Receives the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, the country's highest honour. Signs a Joint Declaration. Wreath-laying at the SSR Botanical Garden. State Banquet hosted by PM Ramgoolam." } ], "sources": [ { "title": "President Herminie to Undertake State Visit to the Republic of Mauritius", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6840/president-of-the-republic-dr-patrick-herminie-to-undertake-state-visit-to-the-republic-of-mauritius" }, { "title": "Seychelles and Mauritius Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Presidential State Visit", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6848/seychelles-and-mauritius-elevate-strategic-partnership-during-presidential-state-visit" }, { "title": "President Herminie Attends Mauritius National Day Celebrations as Guest of Honour", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6851/president-herminie-attends-mauritius-national-day-celebrations-as-guest-of-honour" }, { "title": "Mauritius Confers Highest National Honour on President Herminie During State Visit", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6849/mauritius-confers-highest-national-honour-on-president-herminie-during-state-visit" }, { "title": "Seychelles' President to make state visit to Mauritius - Seychelles News Agency", "url": "https://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/public/articles/21796/seychelles-president-to-make-state-visit-to-mauritius-guest-of-honour-at-independence-celebrations" } ], "hotel_evidence": { "name": "Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel", "city": "Port Louis", "rate_usd_per_night": 308, "source_url": "https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293817-d305540-Reviews-Labourdonnais_Waterfront_Hotel-Port_Louis.html", "note": "Port Louis' flagship five-star; average nightly rate, suites run higher." }, "airfare_evidence": null, "legs": 2, "flights_named": 8, "flights_est": 44, "flights": 8 }, { "id": "russia-uae-apr26", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "Russia (Moscow) + UAE (Abu Dhabi/Dubai)", "region": "Far", "start": "2026-04-19", "end": "2026-05-01", "days": 13, "travellers": 3, "party": "Foreign Minister Faure + officials; First Lady on the UAE leg", "purpose": "Official working visit to Russia (Kremlin talks with President Putin) then UAE", "private": false, "conf": "high", "src": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6933", "src_name": "State House", "countries": [ "Russia", "United Arab Emirates" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 21, "airfare_est": 4116000, "hotel_dsa_est": 14118000, "ground_est": 3876000, "total_est": 22110000, "floor_est": 2484000, "cities": [ "Moscow, Russia", "Abu Dhabi, UAE" ], "delegation": "Foreign Minister Barry Faure and a delegation of ministers and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora. The Vice President discharged the President's duties at home in his absence.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie", "Minister Barry Faure" ], "party_basis": "State House confirmed a delegation of ministers and senior officials plus the Foreign Minister; the presidential security detail, protocol and press that travel on a Kremlin visit are added on top.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2026-04-18", "activity": "State House announces the President's working visits to the Russian Federation and Abu Dhabi." }, { "date": "2026-04-19", "activity": "President Herminie arrives late evening at Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow, welcomed by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister George Borisenko and Ambassador Artem Kozhin." }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "activity": "First-ever Seychelles-Russia presidential talks with President Vladimir Putin at the Grand Kremlin Palace. Delegation-level talks on fisheries, food security, agriculture, tourism, trade, sport, transport and energy. Invitation extended for a Russian military contingent to join the Independence Day parade." }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "activity": "President continues to Abu Dhabi for a working visit before returning to Seychelles." } ], "sources": [ { "title": "President Patrick Herminie Arrives in Moscow for Official Visit", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6933/president-patrick-herminie-arrives-in-moscow-for-official-visit" }, { "title": "Seychelles and Russia Forge Strategic Partnership in High-Level Talks Between Heads of State", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6937/seychelles-and-russia-forge-strategic-partnership-in-high-level-talks-between-heads-of-state" }, { "title": "Russia-Seychelles talks (President of Russia / Kremlin)", "url": "http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79594" }, { "title": "Upcoming Working Visits of the President to Russia and Abu Dhabi (APO / Africa Newsroom)", "url": "https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/seychelles-upcoming-working-visits-of-the-president-dr-patrick-herminie-to-russia-and-abu-dhabi?lang=en" } ], "hotel_evidence": { "name": "Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental", "city": "Abu Dhabi", "rate_usd_per_night": 3865, "source_url": "https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace/stay/deluxe-palace-suite", "note": "Deluxe Palace Suite, average nightly rate on the hotel's own site (AED 14,202 ~ USD 3,865)." }, "airfare_evidence": { "route": "Mahe (SEZ) to Moscow via a Gulf hub", "airline": "Emirates plus onward carrier", "cabin": "business", "fare_usd": 6500, "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/destinations/sez/dxb/flights-from-mahe-to-dubai/", "note": "No direct Seychelles-Moscow service; a head of state routes business or first class via the Gulf, a long-haul premium fare." }, "legs": 3, "flights_named": 9, "flights_est": 63, "flights": 9 }, { "id": "uae-private-jun26", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "United Arab Emirates", "region": "Gulf", "start": "2026-06-14", "end": "2026-06-17", "days": 3, "travellers": 1, "party": "None named", "purpose": "Designated a PRIVATE visit by State House", "private": true, "conf": "high", "src": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7035", "src_name": "State House", "countries": [ "United Arab Emirates" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 19, "airfare_est": 2490000, "hotel_dsa_est": 2640000, "ground_est": 1284000, "total_est": 6414000, "floor_est": 270000, "cities": [ "United Arab Emirates" ], "delegation": "None named. State House designated the trip a private visit. The Vice President oversaw the President's duties while he was away.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie" ], "party_basis": "Even on a trip the government calls private, the state pays for the plane and the presidential security detail, so a close-protection party still travels.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2026-06-14", "activity": "President Herminie travels to the UAE on a two-day private visit. Vice President Pillay oversees the Office of the President in his absence." }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "activity": "Expected return to Seychelles." } ], "sources": [ { "title": "President Dr. Patrick Herminie on two-day private visit (State House)", "url": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7035/president-dr-patrick-herminie-on-two-day-private-visit" }, { "title": "Seychelles: President Dr. Patrick Herminie on two-day private visit (APO / Africa Newsroom)", "url": "https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/seychelles-president-dr-patrick-herminie-on-twoday-private-visit?lang=en" } ], "hotel_evidence": { "name": "Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental", "city": "Abu Dhabi", "rate_usd_per_night": 3865, "source_url": "https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace/stay/deluxe-palace-suite", "note": "Deluxe Palace Suite, average nightly rate on the hotel's own site (AED 14,202 ~ USD 3,865)." }, "airfare_evidence": { "route": "Mahe (SEZ) to the Gulf (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)", "airline": "Emirates", "cabin": "business", "fare_usd": 2600, "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/destinations/sez/dxb/flights-from-mahe-to-dubai/", "note": "Emirates flies SEZ-DXB non-stop with business and first class; economy is about USD 575 return, business a multiple of that." }, "legs": 2, "flights_named": 2, "flights_est": 38, "flights": 2 }, { "id": "reunion-jul26", "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "role": "President", "cat": "President", "dest": "La Réunion (France)", "region": "Regional", "start": "2026-07-13", "end": "2026-07-15", "days": 3, "travellers": 7, "party": "First Lady; Min. Laporte; Min. Jeremie; Min. Camille; Min. Belle; Defence Forces Chief Rosette; PSs; SDF platoon", "purpose": "Official visit; Guest of Honour at France's Bastille Day parade", "private": false, "conf": "high", "src": "https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7128", "src_name": "State House", "countries": [ "France" ], "support": 18, "party_total": 25, "airfare_est": 1695000, "hotel_dsa_est": 2160000, "ground_est": 1500000, "total_est": 5355000, "floor_est": 1029000, "cities": [ "Saint-Denis, La Reunion (France)" ], "delegation": "First Lady Veronique Herminie; Finance Minister Pierre Laporte; Environment Minister Marie-May Jeremie; Homeland Security Minister James Camille; Youth and Sports Minister Kalsey Belle; Principal Secretary Ian Madeleine (Foreign Affairs); Principal Secretary Daniel Cetoupe (Disaster Risk Management), plus the SDF Topaz platoon.", "party_named": [ "President Patrick Herminie", "First Lady Veronique Herminie", "Minister Pierre Laporte", "Minister Marie-May Jeremie", "Minister James Camille", "Minister Kalsey Belle", "PS Ian Madeleine", "PS Daniel Cetoupe" ], "party_basis": "State House named the First Lady, four ministers and two Principal Secretaries; the security detail, protocol and press are added on top. The 12-man SDF Topaz platoon was already in La Reunion on training.", "itinerary": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "activity": "Arrives at Roland Garros Airport aboard Air Seychelles for a three-day official visit. Ceremonial welcome by the Prefect of La Reunion, Patrice Latron, and inspection of the Guard of Honour." }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "activity": "Guest of Honour at France's National Day celebrations at the Barachois, Saint-Denis. 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bilateral meetings", "id": "fm-geneva-may26" } ], "Kenya": [ { "who": "Vice President Sebastien Pillay", "cat": "Vice President", "role": "Vice President", "month": "May 2026", "date": "2026-05-11", "purpose": "Africa Forward Summit 2026 (Kenya–France)", "id": "vp-nairobi-may26" }, { "who": "Minister Barry Faure", "cat": "Minister", "role": "Foreign Minister", "month": "May 2026", "date": "2026-05-11", "purpose": "Africa Forward Summit (Africa-France); bilateral with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on maritime security and France's Indian Ocean Commission chairmanship", "id": "fm-nairobi-may26" } ], "Maldives": [ { "who": "Minister Barry Faure", "cat": "Minister", "role": "Foreign Minister", "month": "May 2026", "date": "2026-05-14", "purpose": "First-ever official visit by a Seychelles Foreign Minister to the Maldives; met Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam", "id": "fm-maldives-may26" } ], "China": [ { "who": "Minister Barry Faure", "cat": "Minister", "role": "Foreign Minister", "month": "May 2026", "date": "2026-05-18", "purpose": "Official visit; talks with FM Wang Yi (50 years of ties)", "id": "fm-beijing-may26" } ], "Republic of Congo": [ { "who": "Minister Pierre Laporte", "cat": "Minister", "role": "Finance Minister", "month": "May 2026", "date": "2026-05-25", "purpose": "African Development Bank Annual Meetings 2026 (AfDB Governor for Seychelles)", "id": "fin-brazzaville-may26" } ], "Japan": [ { "who": "Minister Wallace Cosgrow", "cat": "Minister", "role": "Principal Minister", "month": "Jun 2026", "date": "2026-06-03", "purpose": "Island States Ocean Summit (President invited but did not travel)", "id": "agr-tokyo-jun26" } ], "France": [ { "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "cat": "President", "role": "President", "month": "Jul 2026", "date": "2026-07-13", "purpose": "Official visit; Guest of Honour at France's Bastille Day parade", "id": "reunion-jul26" } ], "South Africa": [ { "who": "President Patrick Herminie", "cat": "President", "role": "President", "month": "Aug 2026", "date": "2026-08-15", "purpose": "46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government; delivered his maiden address (17 Aug) and joined the closed session; bilateral with the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA); met the Seychellois diaspora. 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