Havana, Oct. 13 (ACN) Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, congratulated Dr. Patrick Herminie on his election as president of Seychelles.
The president, from his profile on the social network X, reaffirmed his willingness to continue strengthening the historic ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Herminie, leader of the Seychelles United Party (US), won the second round of the presidential elections with 52.7 percent of the votes (34,389 votes).
Outgoing President Wavel Ramkalawan obtained 47.3 percent in the elections held on October 9, 10, and 11.
Cuba and the Republic of Seychelles have long-standing diplomatic relations, established on April 12, 1978, which have been based on friendship, solidarity, and cooperation.