India and Seychelles in 2026
6 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
Modi attends Seychelles 50th Independence anniversary as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Seychelles as Guest of Honour, the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the Independence Day celebrations there. Indian armed forces contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy took part in the national parade, and Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria.
Source: Prime Minister attends the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Independence of Seychelles (June 28, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Seychelles sign nine agreements including Extradition Treaty during Modi visit
The outcomes list nine MoUs and agreements, including an Extradition Treaty, an MoU on UPI deployment in Seychelles, an MoU on outer space cooperation and an MoU on preparations for the new Seychelles National Hospital. India handed over 500 MT of rice and 8500 MT of cement, and Seychelles joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles (June 27 - 29, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Modi and President Herminie hold talks in Victoria; Modi addresses National Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks at State House in Victoria and released a logo marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. MoUs and agreements on UPI, health, space, extradition and a Line of Credit of INR 1250 crores were exchanged. Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles.
Source: State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles (June 28, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Modi arrives in Seychelles, hands over Fast Patrol Vessel Lespwar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on a State Visit, his second visit to the country after 2015, and was received by President Herminie. He handed over the Fast Patrol Vessel Lespwar as a gift to the Government of Seychelles, along with 10 utility vehicles, 5 laser radial boats and 6 ambulances.
Source: Official engagements on the first day of the State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles (June 27, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Seychelles announce SESEL Joint Vision during President Herminie's State Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026 and announced the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL). They agreed that Seychelles would join the CDRI, and Prime Minister Modi welcomed the decision of Seychelles to become a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave.
Source: India - Seychelles Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India announces USD 175 million package for Seychelles during President Herminie's visit
Seven MoUs were exchanged during the State Visit of President of Seychelles Dr. Patrick Herminie, covering pharmacopoeia, meteorology, culture, digital transformation, ocean services, civil service training and food procurement. India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million, made up of a USD 125 million Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grant assistance.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Seychelles (February 05 - 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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