**Executive Summary**
This document is an English translation of the Prime Minister's press statement during the joint press statement with the President of Seychelles, posted on February 9, 2026. The statement highlights the strengthened partnership between India and Seychelles, focusing on economic cooperation, digital transformation, health, energy, and maritime security. The announcement includes a Special Economic Package of $175 million for Seychelles.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bilateral Relations:**
* India and Seychelles share a strong relationship built on history, trust, and a shared vision.
* Seychelles is an integral part of India's MAHASAGAR Vision, encompassing maritime, land, and air domains.
* Both countries agreed to continue exploring opportunities to deepen economic cooperation.
* **Economic Cooperation:**
* Focus on expanding trade in local currencies.
* Advancing collaboration in FinTech and Digital Solutions.
* India announced a Special Economic Package of $175 million to support projects in social housing, E-mobility, vocational training, health, defense, and maritime security.
* **Technology and Capacity Building:**
* An MoU on Digital Transformation is being signed to share India's experience with Seychelles.
* An MoU is being signed for the training of civil servants from Seychelles in India through the ITEC programme.
* **Health and Sustainability:**
* India will continue to support Seychelles in affordable medicines, medical tourism, and health infrastructure development.
* Expanding collaboration in renewable energy, resilience, and climate-adaptive solutions.
* **Maritime Security and Cooperation:**
* The Blue Economy is a natural area of cooperation, including marine research, capacity building, and data sharing.
* Seychelles is welcomed as a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave.
* **People-to-People Ties:**
* Emphasis on strengthening ties through tourism, education, culture, and sports.
* Focus on increasing exchanges between the youth of both countries.
* The India-Seychelles Joint Vision will serve as a roadmap for future collaboration.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Seychelles**
* **Impact:** Enhanced economic development through the Special Economic Package and increased cooperation in various sectors, including digital transformation, health, and maritime security. Increased training opportunities for civil servants.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with India on the implementation of the Special Economic Package projects and participate in the MoU on Digital Transformation and civil servant training.
**Stakeholder: India**
* **Impact:** Strengthened diplomatic and economic ties with Seychelles, a key partner in the Indian Ocean region. Opportunity to share expertise and promote collaboration in areas like FinTech, digital solutions, and maritime security.
* **Action Required:** Implement the Special Economic Package projects and support the MoU on Digital Transformation and civil servant training.
**Stakeholder: Citizens of India and Seychelles**
* **Impact:** Increased opportunities for employment, skill development, and cultural exchange. Improved access to healthcare and sustainable development initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Participate in exchange programs and benefit from the economic and social development initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Seychelles: Island nation in the Indian Ocean, partner with India.
India-Seychelles Joint Vision: A roadmap for collaboration between India and Seychelles.
MAHASAGAR Vision: India's vision where Seychelles is an integral part.
Colombo Security Conclave: Multilateral security initiative, with Seychelles as a member.
ITEC programme: India's programme for capacity building in Seychelles.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Prime Minister's Press
Statement during the Joint Press Statement with
the President of Seychelles
Posted On: 09 FEB 2026 2:15PM by PIB Delhi
Your Excellency, Dr. Patrick Herminie,
Distinguished delegates of both countries,
Friends from the media,
Namaskar,
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome President Herminie and his delegation to India.
On his election as the President of Seychelles, I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him on
behalf of 1.4 billion people of India.
This is his first visit to India as President. His visit is taking place in an auspicious year, as Seychelles
celebrates its 50th Independence Day and we commemorate the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic
relations. I am confident that these milestones will continue to inspire us to reach new heights together.
Friends,
India and Seychelles share a relationship that extends far beyond diplomatic engagement. The waves of
the Indian Ocean have connected our peoples for centuries. Along its shores, trade between our nations
has grown, cultures have converged, and traditions of trust have continued to strengthen.
India and Seychelles are connected not just by geography, but by history, trust and a shared vision for the
future.
Our bond spans the past, the present, and the future. As a maritime neighbour and a trusted partner,
Seychelles is an integral part of India’s MAHASAGAR Vision. Our cooperation encompasses the
maritime, land, and air domains.
In today’s discussions, we charted a path to further strengthen this partnership. We agreed to continue
exploring new opportunities to deepen our economic cooperation.
Alongside expanding trade in local currencies, we will also advance our collaboration in FinTech and
Digital Solutions.
Development partnership has been a strong pillar of India-Seychelles relations. All our efforts have been
guided by the priorities and requirements of Seychelles.Building on this direction, today we are announcing a Special Economic Package of 175 million dollars.
This package will support concrete projects in areas such as social housing, E-mobility, vocational
training, health, defence, and maritime security. These initiatives will create new employment and skill
opportunities for the people of Seychelles, especially for the youth.
India’s ITEC programme has played an important role in capacity building in Seychelles. I am pleased that
an MoU is being signed today for the training of civil servants from Seychelles in India.
Through close cooperation in the field of technology, we are giving our partnership a futuristic direction.
An MoU on Digital Transformation is also being signed today, under which we will share India’s
successful experience with Seychelles.
In the health sector, India has been a steady and reliable partner for Seychelles. We will continue to work
together with Seychelles in the supply of affordable, quality medicines, medical tourism, and the
development of health infrastructure.
In the areas of energy and climate, our cooperation is guided by a shared commitment to sustainable
development. We will further expand our collaboration in renewable energy, resilience, and climate-
adaptive solutions.
Friends,
As maritime neighbours, the Blue Economy is a natural area of cooperation for us. We will share India’s
expertise with Seychelles in areas such as marine research, capacity building, and data sharing.
Defence cooperation and maritime security are important pillars of our partnership. We welcome
Seychelles as a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave. This will strengthen our mutual
coordination and reinforce efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Indian Ocean.
Together, we will shape not just bilateral cooperation, but a shared future for the Indian Ocean.
Friends,
The greatest strength of India-Seychelles relations lies in our people-to-people ties. The Indian community
in Seychelles has made a remarkable contribution to the country’s social and economic life. At the same
time, they have strengthened our friendship across generations.
Today, we discussed ways to further strengthen these ties through tourism, education, culture, and sports.
We will place special emphasis on increasing exchanges between the youth of both countries.
Friends,
Today’s meeting makes it clear that the India-Seychelles partnership is entering a new phase. To advance
cooperation across all sectors, we are issuing the India-Seychelles Joint Vision today. This Vision will
serve as a roadmap for our collaboration in the years ahead.
Excellency,Once again, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your visit to India and for your unwavering friendship and
commitment towards India.
Thank you very much.
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