On the morning of Tuesday 5th December 2023, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Mirosław Gojdź, paid a Courtesy Call on the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Roger Mancienne. Ambassador was accompanied by the Consul of Poland Ms. Dominika Mosek.
H.E. Gojdź thanked the Speaker for the opportunity to meet during this short working visit to Seychelles. The Ambassador, currently based in Kenya, oversees the relations between Poland and the East African region, namely Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Somalia, Uganda, and Seychelles. A principal topic of discussion was that of Poland-Seychelles cooperation, and the improvement of the relationship between the two countries. This includes improvements in trade links, an increase in joint tourism, and support for local businesses. The Ambassador remarked that while Seychelles is a popular tourist destination for Polish citizens, he would like to see a marked increase in travellers. Consul Mosek noted that she hoped to see more Seychellois students making use of the study opportunities in Poland, such as the highly accredited courses for Medicine and related faculties. It was noted that students who wish to study in Poland must apply for a Visa in Nairobi, Kenya, however Ms. Mosek emphasized that this should not be viewed as a roadblock to aspiring scholars.
Hon. Mancienne responded to the Ambassador in kind, noting that it would be beneficial to establish a closer and more direct link with Poland, and increase the levels of engagement on a Parliamentary level. Following discussions centered on the characteristics of the Polish Legislature and Executive, and the socioeconomic condition of the country following the neighbouring Russia-Ukraine conflict. H.E. Gojdź reassured the Speaker that the economy has been experiencing sustained growth while the political landscape has remained stable.
As the meeting came to a close, the Ambassador communicated warm regards from the Marshal of the Sejm (Speaker of the Lower House of Polish Parliament) H.E. Mr. Szymon Hołownia. The Hon. Speaker thanked the Ambassador and wished him all the best in his ongoing duties. Hon. Mancienne then presented H.E. Gojdź with a token of appreciation before the meeting concluded.
