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													U.S.-Seychelles Relations													The United States established diplomatic relations with Seychelles in 1976, following Seychelles’ independence from the United Kingdom. The United States and Seychelles enjoy a history of partnership and cooperation based on shared priorities. In the Indian Ocean region, the two countries work together to promote maritime security, combat drug and other forms of trafficking, and protect the environment. On JuneThe United States established diplomatic relations with Seychelles in 1976, following Seychelles’ independence from the United Kingdom. The United States and Seychelles enjoy a history of partnership and cooperation based on shared priorities. In the Indian Ocean region, the two countries work together to promote maritime security, combat drug and other forms of trafficking, and protect the environment. On June 1, 2023, the United States reopened an Embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, returning to a full-time diplomatic presence for the first time since 1996.Collapse U.S.-Seychelles Relations															Read more about U.S.-Seychelles Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Seychelles													U.S. foreign assistance to Seychelles has focused on maritime security, including training and equipment for Seychelles coast guard, military, and police. The United States also provides exchange programs for promising leaders and professionals. Seychelles welcomes local U.S.-led education and training opportunities for all its people and benefits from U.S. public diplomacy programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States donatedU.S. foreign assistance to Seychelles has focused on maritime security, including training and equipment for Seychelles coast guard, military, and police. The United States also provides exchange programs for promising leaders and professionals. Seychelles welcomes local U.S.-led education and training opportunities for all its people and benefits from U.S. public diplomacy programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States donated tens of thousands of vaccine doses as well as personal protective equipment.Collapse U.S. Assistance to Seychelles															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Seychelles																												Bilateral Economic Relations													In 2022, Seychelles imported $18 million in goods from the United States, and exported $12.5 million in goods to the United States. Seychelles is no longer eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), having achieved high income status.Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since September, 2021 the United States has donated 114,660 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Seychelles. This includes 114,660 Pfizer doses. Of the 114,660 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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