From Embassy in Moscow to Climate Action: Seychelles FM Details 50-Year Ties With Russia—Full Video
20:41 31.10.2026 (Updated: 20:59 31.10.2026)
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From Embassy in Moscow to Climate Action: Seychelles FM Details 50-Year Partnership With Russia—Full Interview
In an an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa, Barry Faure spoke about strengthening bilateral cooperation, maritime security, and a shared vision for a fairer global order.
Key topics covered:
00:49 – Plans to open a Seychelles Embassy in Moscow by early 2027, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations
03:53 – Priorities for the Russia-Africa action plan: ocean governance and a proposed joint Climate Resilience Facility
05:59 – The policy of active neutrality and Russia’s role as a reliable partner in crisis response and development
11:18 – Blue economy milestone: The launch of the first fish exports from Seychelles to Russia via Aeroflot
13:34 – Tourism growth: Plans to increase Aeroflot flights and attract more visitors from Russia and Central Asia
16:09 – Strengthening counter-piracy cooperation and maritime surveillance with the Russian Navy
18:18 – Maintaining strategic autonomy, neutrality on global conflicts, and strengthening national defense capabilities
21:02 – Critique of unilateral sanctions as ineffective and harmful tools of international pressure
24:31 – Russia's support for UN Security Council reform and Africa’s demand for permanent representation, ensuring small island states are heard
26:44 – The importance of diverse media sources like Sputnik to ensure balanced information and counter global misrepresentation
In an an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa, Barry Faure spoke about strengthening bilateral cooperation, maritime security, and a shared vision for a fairer global order.
Key topics covered:
00:49 – Plans to open a Seychelles Embassy in Moscow by early 2027, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations
03:53 – Priorities for the Russia-Africa action plan: ocean governance and a proposed joint Climate Resilience Facility
05:59 – The policy of active neutrality and Russia’s role as a reliable partner in crisis response and development
11:18 – Blue economy milestone: The launch of the first fish exports from Seychelles to Russia via Aeroflot
13:34 – Tourism growth: Plans to increase Aeroflot flights and attract more visitors from Russia and Central Asia
16:09 – Strengthening counter-piracy cooperation and maritime surveillance with the Russian Navy
18:18 – Maintaining strategic autonomy, neutrality on global conflicts, and strengthening national defense capabilities
21:02 – Critique of unilateral sanctions as ineffective and harmful tools of international pressure
24:31 – Russia's support for UN Security Council reform and Africa’s demand for permanent representation, ensuring small island states are heard
26:44 – The importance of diverse media sources like Sputnik to ensure balanced information and counter global misrepresentation
