The Tourism advisor to the President of Gabon, Annie Blondel, arrived in Seychelles by Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday for a week’s stay with her family.

The Republic of Seychelles has agreed to assist Gabon with its tourism development. Seychelles is the one country in the African Union with a successful tourism industry, with Alain St.Ange, chief executive of the national tourism board, offering to provide assistance following the singing of an agreement in Libreville.