President Hu Jintao has sent a message of congratulation to his
Seychellois counterpart James Michel on his victory in the
presidential election held from July 28 to 30, local media reported
on Wednesday.
Chinese Embassy in Seychelles confirmed the message which was
sent after Michel was declared the winner of the race.
"I would like to extend to you, on behalf of the Government and
people of the People's Republic of China and in my own name, the
warmest congratulations and best wishes, and wish Your Excellency
greater success in carrying out your noble duty," Hu said in the
message.
Hu said China and Seychelles enjoy traditional friendly
relations and the Chinese government always attaches great
importance to developing the bilateral relationship.
"I would like to join Your Excellency to continue bringing
forward the existing relationship of friendly cooperation between
our two countries to higher levels," Hu said in the message.
(Xinhua News Agency August 2, 2006)