What happened:
On February 9, India and Seychelles adopted the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) during Seychelles President Patrick Herminie’s state visit to India. The two sides signed seven MoUs spanning health, maritime cooperation, digital transformation, capacity-building and culture, and India announced a USD 175 million special economic package for Seychelles.
Why it matters:
The outcomes deepen India–Seychelles strategic and maritime partnership in the Western Indian Ocean, reinforce India’s Vision MAHASAGAR, and position New Delhi as a key development and security partner for island states through people-centric, sustainability-focused cooperation.