PM Modi welcomed Seychelles to the Colombo Security Conclave, launched the India–Seychelles Joint Vision, and announced a 175 million dollar economic package to boost defence, maritime, and climate cooperation.
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Pm Modi with President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie during a joint press statement in New Delhi. Pic/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Seychelles as a full-time member of the Colombo Security Conclave, describing defence and maritime cooperation as key pillars of the relationship between the two countries. He also said India and Seychelles would expand cooperation in renewable energy, climate resilience and climate-adaptive solutions.
PM Modi made these remarks during a joint press conference with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi. Before the joint press meet, the two leaders held a bilateral meeting.
President Herminie is on a six-day visit to India and has arrived in the national capital, New Delhi after touring Chennai and Mumbai. This is his first visit since assuming office in October 2025 and coincides with the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. During his visit, President Herminie also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. The Ministry of External Affairs said Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring principles continue to guide and inspire the India–Seychelles partnership.
Maritime, Defence and Climate Cooperation
Calling India and Seychelles maritime neighbours, Prime Minister Modi said the blue economy is a natural area of cooperation between the two nations.
“In the areas of marine research, capacity building and data sharing, India will share its expertise with Seychelles. Defence cooperation and maritime security are important pillars of our cooperation,” PM Modi said, as per ANI.
He underlined that defence cooperation and maritime security remain central to bilateral ties and welcomed Seychelles as a full-time member of the Colombo Security Conclave. He said this step would strengthen peace and stability in the Indian Ocean region.
The Prime Minister added, “We will expand our cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, resilience and climate-adaptive solutions,” stressing that these sectors are vital for building a sustainable future in the Indian Ocean region.
Agreements, Joint Vision and Development Support
PM Modi welcomed the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding and agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. He announced that the India–Seychelles Joint Vision would be launched, serving as a roadmap for future engagement.
Referring to digital cooperation, he said, “A digital transformation is taking place. Under this, we will share India’s successful experience with Seychelles.” He added that both countries would work together to ensure the supply of affordable and quality medicines, promote medical tourism and strengthen health infrastructure.
Earlier, PM Modi announced a special economic package worth 175 million dollar for Seychelles. “Development partnership has been a strong foundation of India–Seychelles relations. All our efforts have been based on the priorities and needs of Seychelles,” he said.
Announcing the package, he added, “This special economic package of 175 million dollars will support concrete projects in areas such as social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security,” as per ANI.
People-to-People Ties
PM Modi praised the Indian community in Seychelles for its contribution to the country’s social and economic development, saying it has strengthened ties between the two nations across generations. “Through close cooperation in the field of technology, we are giving our partnership a futuristic direction,” he added.
India and Seychelles also exchanged several agreements covering pharmacopoeial cooperation, cultural exchange programmes for 2026–2030, digital transformation solutions, and a food procurement agreement between National Cooperative Exports Limited and the Seychelles Trading Corporation.
(With ANI Inputs)
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