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29 June 2026

India-Seychelles bilateral relations and maritime security

India-Seychelles relations are a key component of India's Indian Ocean Region (IOR) strategy, directly relevant to maritime security and bilateral cooperation themes frequently tested in GS2.

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Notes

  • India and Seychelles share a strategic partnership focused on maritime security, economic prosperity, and sustainability in the Indian Ocean region.
  • Key areas of bilateral cooperation include defence, maritime security, digital payments (UPI), space technology, healthcare, agriculture, and education.
  • India has provided significant defence assistance to Seychelles, including a fast patrol vessel, utility vehicles, Laser Radial class boats, and the refit of the PS Zoroaster.
  • The two nations emphasize that the Indian Ocean is a 'shared home' and its security is a collective responsibility.
  • India advocates for climate action guided by 'fairness, responsibility, and equity', highlighting that island nations and the Global South are disproportionately affected by climate change.
  • Bilateral outcomes include an extradition treaty, space cooperation, and an umbrella line of credit agreement via the Export-Import Bank of India.
  • Seychelles is an archipelago of 92 islands in the western Indian Ocean, with a total area of 3,88,000 sq. km.
  • Historical context: Seychelles was under French and British colonial rule before gaining independence.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in India-Seychelles bilateral maritime and defence cooperation, which has been running since 28 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the significance of the 'Blue Economy' in India's strategic engagement with island nations in the Indian Ocean Region. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the evolving nature of India's maritime security cooperation with Seychelles and its role in maintaining stability in the Indian Ocean. How does this partnership align with India's broader 'Global South' foreign policy objectives? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' recognition mentioned in the context of India-Seychelles relations?

  2. What is the primary objective of the cooperation between India and Seychelles regarding the Indian Ocean?

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