Seychelles to Open Embassy in Moscow This Year
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Seychelles will establish its embassy in Moscow in 2024, according to announcements made during a visit by Seychellois President Patrick Herminie to Russia. The Indian Ocean island nation's decision to open diplomatic representation in the Russian capital comes as Moscow seeks to expand its diplomatic footprint in Africa and smaller nations amid international isolation following its invasion of Ukraine. Seychelles, a nation of about 100,000 people known primarily as a tourist destination, joins other countries that have strengthened ties with Russia despite Western sanctions.