India Seychelles Ties

September 3, 2026 3:35 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan meets Seychelles parliamentary delegation, stresses deepening bilateral ties

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday met a parliamentary delegation from Seychelles led by Speaker of the National Assembly Azarel Ernesta at Parliament House and highlighted the longstanding ties between the two countries. V-P Radhakrishnan conveyed greetings to the government and people of Seychelles on the 50th anniversary of the country's Independence and congratulated Ernesta on becoming the first woman Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly. Recalling his close association...

September 3, 2026 10:18 AM

India-Seychelles ties rooted in centuries-old civilisational bonds: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said India and Seychelles share an enduring relationship rooted in centuries-old civilisational ties, a vibrant Indian diaspora and strong people-to-people connections. LS Speaker Birla made the remarks during a bilateral parliamentary dialogue with Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles Azarel Yolanda Ernesta and a parliamentary delegation from the island nation at the Parliament House Complex. Congratulating Ernesta on her historic election as ...

June 29, 2026 3:33 PM

PM Modi concludes Seychelles visit, hails ‘substantive outcomes’ to strengthen bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his State visit to Seychelles, describing it as one marked by "substantive outcomes" that will further deepen the longstanding friendship between the two nations. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "My visit to Seychelles has been filled with substantive outcomes that will boost the India-Seychelles friendship. I can confidently say that while the past fifty years of our relationship have been marked by deep trust and shared progress, the n...

June 29, 2026 10:18 AM

PM Modi’s Seychelles visit yields major agreements on UPI, healthcare, space and development cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the "substantive outcomes" of his State Visit to Seychelles, announcing a series of agreements and development initiatives aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries across sectors including digital payments, healthcare, defence, agriculture, maritime cooperation and space. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "There are substantive outcomes in this Seychelles visit. Key MoUs have been signed. These include an MoU for the i...

June 26, 2026 4:39 PM

India-Seychelles trade and investment ties gain momentum with stronger connectivity and renewable energy cooperation

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his State Visit to Seychelles, the economic partnership between the two Indian Ocean neighbours continues to expand steadily, with growing trade, enhanced connectivity, increased investments and deeper cooperation in renewable energy and the blue economy. Although bilateral trade remains modest due to the absence of a direct shipping line, India and Seychelles have maintained a stable commercial relationship, supported by increasing investments, expa...

June 29, 2026 5:32 PM

India and Seychelles: A partnership built on shared heritage, cultural bonds and development cooperation

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Seychelles from June 27-29 as the Guest of Honour for the island nation's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations, the visit shines a spotlight on the enduring people-to-people ties, vibrant cultural exchanges and development partnership that have become key pillars of India-Seychelles relations. Centuries-old cultural connections India and Seychelles share historical links dating back more than 250 years. The first recorded group of five Indi...

June 26, 2026 4:04 PM

India-Seychelles defence partnership: A trusted maritime alliance anchoring security in the Indian Ocean

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his State Visit to Seychelles from June 27-29, 2026, the two countries are set to reaffirm one of the Indian Ocean region's most enduring strategic partnerships. While the relationship spans development cooperation, capacity building, healthcare and people-to-people ties, defence and maritime security remain among its strongest pillars. Over the past two decades, India and Seychelles have steadily expanded their defence cooperation, evolving from tradi...

June 26, 2026 3:59 PM

India-Seychelles partnership expands beyond diplomacy through trade, development and cultural ties

While India and Seychelles have long shared close political and strategic relations, the partnership has steadily expanded into trade, investment, cultural exchanges and development cooperation, reflecting a comprehensive relationship that extends well beyond diplomacy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his State Visit to Seychelles, the growing economic and people-centric dimensions of the bilateral relationship underscore India's role as one of the island nation's most trusted deve...

March 22, 2026 1:22 PM

India, Seychelles deepen defence cooperation with maiden tri-services exercise

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed Port Victoria on March 20, 2026, after completing an enriching port call in Seychelles. During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of Trikand, held meetings with senior government functionaries and the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles. The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Government of Seychelles, strengthening bilateral ties. INS Trikand participated in t...