Cultural diplomacy in Moscow:   |22 April 2026

President Herminie tours historical and cultural sites in Moscow

In line with the cultural programme during his working visit to the Russian Federation, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, visited a number of historical and cultural sites in Moscow, accompanied by the ambassador of the Russian Federation to Seychelles, Artyom Kozhin.

The programme included visits to the Diamond Fund and the Moscow Kremlin, where the President was briefed on aspects of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage, including artefacts of national significance.

The delegation also visited the National Space Centre, where they were introduced to developments in space-related technologies and their broader applications in areas such as research, innovation, and economic development.

On the margins of the visit, the delegation held a courtesy meeting with Deputy Director General for International Cooperation of Roscosmos, Sergey Saveliev, and his team, during which perspectives were exchanged on the evolving role of science and technology in supporting national development.

The President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Barry Faure; the Chief of Staff, Presidential Affairs and Economic Advisor Jeniffer Vel; the principal secretary in the Office of the President, Doreen Zelia; the Minister for Industry and Enterprise, Geralda Desaubin; the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Veronique Laporte; and the Minister for Youth and Sports, Kalsey Belle.

The accompanying photos show some highlights of President Herminie’s visits.

Press release – Office of the President