Us, Sept. 8 -- The official delegation was led by Principal Minister Jean-Francois Ferrari, responsible for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, joined by Ambassador Anne Lafortune, Seychelles' accredited Ambassador to Japan, alongside Principal Secretaries Mr. Roy Clarisse for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Mrs. Sherin Francis for Tourism, Mrs. Cecile Kalebi for the Seychelles National Institute of Culture, Heritage and Arts, and Mr. Cyril Bonnelame, the CEO of the Islands Development Company. Their presence underscored the cross-sectoral importance of Seychelles' participation.

In his address, Minister Ferrari highlighted Seychelles' dual identity as a small island nation and a global sustainability leader:

"As island nations and stewards...