On February 20, 2026, the Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Sebastien Pillay, met with the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across priority areas, including maritime security. The leaders emphasized enhancing collaboration in maritime security and safety, exploring transshipment opportunities, and improving market access. They also discussed expanding solar and renewable energy initiatives in Seychelles, leveraging India's expertise. Cooperation in health and housing sectors, focusing on people-centric and sustainable development, was also emphasized. Commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations, the leaders expressed satisfaction with bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the partnership. Release ID: 2230944. Visitor Counter: 96.
Key Entities Referenced
Republic of Seychelles: One of the two countries involved in the bilateral discussion.
India: One of the two countries involved in the bilateral discussion.
Uprashtrapati Bhavan: Location in New Delhi where the meeting took place.
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Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles,
H.E. Sebastien Pillay, Calls on Vice-President of
India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
Posted On: 20 FEB 2026 8:26PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Sebastien Pillay, called on the Hon’ble Vice-
President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today.
The Vice President of Seychelles, H.E. Sebastien Pillay, called on the Hon’ble
Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today.
Both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across priority areas,
including maritime security,… pic.twitter.com/xZUaMCCiBq
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) February 20, 2026
During the meeting, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on further strengthening bilateral
cooperation across priority sectors. They underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration in
maritime security and safety, exploring transshipment opportunities, and improving market access
between the two countries. The leaders also discussed expanding solar and renewable energy initiatives
across Seychelles by leveraging India’s extensive experience and expertise in the renewable energy sector.
Both sides emphasized the need to deepen cooperation in the health and housing sectors, with a focus on
people-centric and sustainable development initiatives that directly benefit citizens.
Noting that India and Seychelles are commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations this year, the two
leaders expressed satisfaction at the steady progress in bilateral ties. They appreciated the long-standing
diaspora linkages and the strong cultural and people-to-people connections between the two nations, and
reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the partnership to its full potential in the years ahead.
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