His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and his accompanying delegation met with His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Afif, Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, and His Excellency Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles.

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to His Excellency and their best regards on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Seychelles, as well as their wishes for his country and people to achieve further progress and prosperity.

For his part, His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan conveyed to Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his best wishes to the government and people of the UAE for further development and growth.

His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan also extended his gratitude to the UAE for attending his country's National Day celebrations, praising the strong relations between the two countries and constructive cooperation at all levels.

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan thanked His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan for the invitation to participate in the National Day celebrations, stressing that the relations that unite the UAE and Seychelles are continuously growing, and there are many opportunities to advance them for the benefit of both countries.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed the distinguished bilateral relations between the UAE and Seychelles and ways to enhance them in various fields of common interest.