Kyrgyzstan, Seychelles sign visa-free agreement for short-term visits

Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Seychelles have signed an agreement establishing mutual visa-free entry for short-term visits following high-level talks between the foreign ministers of both countries, as reported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan on May 4.

The agreement was concluded during a meeting between Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev and Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Barry Faure. The visit marks the first official trip by a Seychelles foreign minister to Kyrgyzstan.

The discussions covered the development of political dialogue between the two countries and the expansion of the legal framework governing bilateral relations. Both sides also reviewed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in trade, economic, and humanitarian areas.

Sectoral cooperation was addressed during the talks, including potential collaboration in agriculture, tourism, education, and digital governance. The parties also discussed broader cooperation on sustainable development and climate-related initiatives.

Following the negotiations, the two sides signed an agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Seychelles for short-term stays.

The visit of the Seychelles foreign minister to Kyrgyzstan continues from May 3 to 6 and includes additional high-level meetings aimed at further developing bilateral cooperation.