Why is Seychelles setting up an embassy in Beijing 31 years after establishing diplomatic relations with China?
China was among the first nations to recognize Seychelles after it gained independence in 1976. We have had 31 years of diplomatic relations. In the past, we also had some ambassadors accredited in Beijing, although they were not resident ambassadors here. The Chinese Embassy has been in Seychelles for decades. So there are existing channels of cooperation between the two countries. But when the two presidents met, they considered it time to upgrade this relationship. The opening of the Seychellois Embassy in Beijing is the translation into concrete action of this political will. The appointment of a resident ambassador first of all means that the represented country is more visible. There is a considerable gain in visibility. It also means that the country is in a position to promote its interest in Beijing. It is also a way for Seychelles to participate in the diplomatic initiatives that are taken here in Beijing as a follow-up to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Seychelles can
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