Seychelles and India have enjoyed a long-standing, deep-rooted friendship, greatly attributed to their strategic geographical location in the Indian Ocean region and shared cultural and historical narratives. This cherished alliance has progressively been fortified through continual dialogues and mutual exchanges resulting in a harmonious and vibrant friendship and a dynamic programme of cooperation in numerous spheres and sectors.

The visit by Honorable Prime Minister Modi indeed opened a fresh era in this bilateral relationship. This significant event underscored a renewed dedication towards enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations, magnifying the mutual commitment to collaborate on shared regional challenges while persistently seeking to enrich economic, strategic, and cultural bonds.

In the aftermath of this visit, and in the ensuing years, numerous legal instruments and cooperation agreements have been formalized across diverse fields. These foundational steps have catalyzed the implementation of various initiatives, thereby invigorating the relationship and propelling it to an elevated standing.

India's role as one of Seychelles' vital development assistance providers marked by its commitment to granting and extending credit for different development projects, is an eloquent testament to this progressive partnership. Seychelles profoundly acknowledges the generous and comprehensive assistance offered by India in various manifestations - from grants for the Magistrate Court Appeal, funding for High Impact Community development projects, to infrastructure development financing through Line of Credit, and collaboration in domains of EEZ surveillance, hydrography and maritime security, not to mention various material donations, capacity building initiatives, technical assistance, and training courses facilitated through ITEC, among others.

- H.E. Mrs Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner of Seychelles to India