India-Seychelles bilateral maritime and defence cooperation

2 entries over 2 days, from 28 June 2026 to 29 June 2026.

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28 June

PM Modi hands over vessel to Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over a 'Made in India' Fast Patrol Vessel (PS LESPWAR) to the Seychelles Coast Guard.
Additional equipment provided includes six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles, and five laser radial boats.
The transfer aims to enhance Seychelles' maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol capabilities.
The cooperation is guided by India's 'Vision MAHASAGAR' (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
The initiative reflects a commitment to strengthening maritime security partnerships in the Indian Ocean region.

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29 June

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.

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Analyze the significance of the 'Blue Economy' in India's strategic engagement with island nations in the Indian Ocean Region. 150 words · 29 June
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 · 29 June
Analyze the significance of India's 'Vision MAHASAGAR' in the context of strengthening maritime security and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. 150 words · 28 June
India's 'Neighborhood First' policy is increasingly focused on maritime capacity building for island nations. Discuss how such strategic partnerships contribute to India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean. 250 words · 28 June

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