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...