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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

EAM Jaishankar, Seychelles counterpart Faure hold talks in Mauritius

April 10, 2026 5:53 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Seychelles counterpart Faure hold talks in Mauritius

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Seychelles counterpart Barry Faure on the sidelines of 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius on Friday, expressing New Delhi's commitment to support Seychelles in meeting current economic challenges. "Great meeting FM Barry Faure of Seychelles on the sidelines of 9th Indian Ocean Conference. India is committed to supporting Seychelles in meeting current economic challenges. Welcomed the steps in implementing the Special Economic Package," ...

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to visit India from Feb 5 to 10

February 2, 2026 10:35 PM

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to visit India from Feb 5 to 10

Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie will be on a state visit to India from February 5 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Herminie’s first visit to India since assuming office in October 2025. The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. During his visit to India, Herminie will meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold discussions with PM Modi on bilateral, regional, and international issu...

Colombo security conclave welcomes Bangladesh as fifth member

September 16, 2024 6:06 PM

Colombo security conclave welcomes Bangladesh as fifth member

The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security grouping, officially welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member state on Wednesday. The announcement came during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting, hosted virtually by Mauritius. The existing members - India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Maldives - warmly received Bangladesh into the fold, while Seychelles participated as an observer state. The Colombo Security Conclave was established in 2020, when India, Sri La...