India and Seychelles strengthened strategic ties through economic assistance, sectoral cooperation, and agreements supporting development, maritime security, and digital governance.

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 175-million-dollar Special Economic Package to support Seychelles’ socio-economic development.

• The package covers social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, healthcare, defence cooperation, and enhanced maritime security.

• India and Seychelles signed seven Memoranda of Understanding across health, meteorology, IT, electronics, and good governance sectors.

• An MoU enables technical and scientific cooperation between India Meteorological Department and Seychelles Meteorological Authority.

• India reaffirmed Seychelles’ importance as a trusted maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region.

• Seychelles holds a special place in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR for regional security and holistic growth.

• Agreements include training Seychelles civil servants in India and sharing India’s digital governance experience.

• The visit marks fifty years of diplomatic relations and President Patrick Herminie’s first official India visit.