Synopsis
India’s Defence Secretary met with Seychelles’ Chief of Defence Forces and Minister for Foreign Affairs to bolster defense cooperation. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral engagement, maritime security, and upcoming joint military exercises like ‘Lamitye 2026’. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
Agencies India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday called on Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces, Seychelles, here and held talks to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries.
He also met the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles, Barry Faure.
“They reviewed the growing defence and security collaboration between India and Seychelles, and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral engagement and contributing towards peace, stability and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR),” the defence ministry said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with the island nation’s president, Patrick Herminie, which produced a joint vision for deeper two-way engagement.
Following the Modi-Herminie meeting, the two sides inked seven agreements to boost ties in a range of areas, including digital solutions, export and data sharing, and conduct of maritime scientific research.
India and Seychelles also agreed on a broad vision to expand cooperation in areas of sustainability, trade and economy, and security.
The statement said, “Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Ministe
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