Meeting with Commanders of ETG 118, People’s Liberation Army Navy of People’s Republic of China

The Minister of Internal Affairs received Chinese Ambassador Her Excellency Lin Nan and the Commanders of ETG 118, People’s Liberation Army Navy of People’s Republic of China Senior Captain Ding Wanguo, Senior Captain Han Xuefeng, Captain Liang Dong and Lieutenant Commander Zhang Jianwei. 

The discussions focused on Maritime security as the Minister expressed the will of the government to enhance the collaboration between Seychelles and the Peoples Republic of China to assist in mitigating disasters at sea such as oil spills and illegal activities.

The Minister explained how Seychelles recognizes the significant role that China plays in the dynamics of the Indian Ocean, and that Seychelles is committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation. Seychelles seeks to strengthen our joint capabilities in addressing key maritime challenges such as piracy, illegal fishing, and emergency response situations. By combining China's considerable resources and technical prowess with Seychelles' strategic geographical positioning and local expertise. The Minister also stated that, “together, we remain unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that our collaborative endeavors substantially benefit the peace and prosperity of the region. Through the alignment of our strategic approaches, we are poised to effectively tackle shared challenges, thereby fostering a stable and secure maritime environment”.

The meeting was also attended by the Director of the National Information Sharing & Coordination Centre (NISCC) Captain Gerald Wong-Pool.