The new High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Seychelles, Major General (Retired) Ulfat Hussain, presented his credentials to President James Michel at State House this morning.

High Commissioner Hussain is the 12th High Commissioner of Pakistan to be accredited to Seychelles. Following the ceremony, High Commissioner Hussain told the national media that his talks with the President were very positive and centred on the ways that the existing cooperation between the two countries could be enhanced in various fields such as in diplomacy, banking, pharmacy education and trade.

"I am sure that in the coming months and years, the existing ties will further be enhanced…Hopefully a Pakistani delegation will come and study what are the tactical steps which we can take so that we can give a kick-start to what already exists,” said High Commissioner  Hussain.

Also present during the meeting were the the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Maurice Loustau Lalanne and the President's Diplomatic Adviser, Ambassador Callixte D'Offay.

High Commissioner Ulfat Hussain is based in Mauritius.