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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 4:49 PM

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to attend 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi from July 1 to 3

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will undertake an official visit to New Delhi, from July 1 to 3, for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. The visit, marking her first official trip to India since assuming office, comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the summit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation as well as exchange views on regional and globa...

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...

June 26, 2026 2:24 PM

India showcases premium mangoes in Iceland with first-ever promotion events to boost exports

India has taken a significant step towards expanding its agricultural exports to Northern Europe, with the Embassy of India in Reykjavik and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) jointly organising the first-ever Indian Mango Promotion Events in Iceland. Held on June 24 in Reykjavik and June 25 in Akureyri, North Iceland, the events showcased four of India's premium mango varieties - Dasheri, Chausa, Langra and Kesar - highlighting the country's rich ...

June 26, 2026 12:29 PM

India reaffirms commitment to women-led development at SCO Women’s Forum in Bishkek

India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women-led development and strengthening regional cooperation on women's empowerment during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Women's Forum 2026 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi addressed the forum through a video message, reiterating India's commitment to the principles of the SCO, including mutual respect, equality and consensus, while underlining the country's resolv...

June 25, 2026 2:45 PM

India, European Union hold 12th Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi, reaffirm commitment to democratic values

India and the European Union (EU) held the 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi on Wednesday. The dialogue was co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava, Additional Secretary (Europe West) in India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India. According to the MEA, the two sides welcomed the meaningful, free and frank discussions under the framework of the Dialogue and concurred on the value of its regularity. They outlined their approach...