India–Seychelles Relations

Why in News

PM Narendra Modi visited Seychelles from:

27–29 June 2026

India and Seychelles discussed cooperation across multiple strategic sectors.

Major Areas of Cooperation

• Health

• Education

• Capacity building

• Digital transformation

• Renewable energy

• Maritime security

Important Outcomes

9 MoUs

Covering:

• Defence

• Healthcare

• Digital payments

• Agriculture

• Maritime cooperation

• Space

• Infrastructure

Line of Credit

India announced:

₹1,250 crore umbrella Line of Credit

for development projects.

Other Assistance

India handed over:

• Fast Patrol Vessel LESPWAR

• 6 ambulances

• 10 utility vehicles

• 5 Laser Radical Boats

Diplomatic Significance

2026 marked:

50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles

UPSC Mains Angle

Seychelles is strategically important because of its location in the Indian Ocean Region.

India–Seychelles cooperation can be linked to:

Maritime security + SAGAR-type regional cooperation + Blue Economy + Indian Ocean diplomacy

Why Seychelles Matters

• Strategic sea lanes

• Maritime security

• Piracy prevention

• Indian Ocean presence

• Blue Economy

• Climate-change cooperation

GS Link

GS II: International Relations