Victoria, June 26 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Seychelles as “dynamic and excellent”, India’s High Commissioner to Seychelles, Rohit Rathish, on Friday, stated that both nations are looking to introduce new areas of cooperation like Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyberspace, cybersecurity, marine sciences and conservation and blue economy. In an interview with IANS, Rathish said that India and Seychelles are expected to sign a number of outcomes and agreements across all sectors during P…
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Victoria, June 26 (IANS) Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming three-day state visit “historic”, India’s High Commissioner to Seychelles, Rohit Rathish, on Friday, said it will strengthen the bilateral partnership for the future and help to expand ties into new frontiers. In an interview with IANS, Rathish stated that the ties between India and Seychelles are “excellent and dynamic” and noted that the relationship has intensified and gained new momentum and energy under the guidance of…
Victoria, June 26 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour, members of the Indian diaspora are optimistic that the visit will further strengthen the relationship and business ties between the two nations.A member of the diaspora, who hails from Jodhpur in Rajasthan and has been staying in Seychelles for the past eight years, said: “In view of defence and security, Seychelles i…
Canberra, June 25 (IANS) India has increasingly positioned itself as a “preferred partner” for climate-vulnerable island nations like Seychelles through its island diplomacy, while enhancing maritime security cooperation and advancing climate resilience efforts. By accelerating support for Seychelles’ security and blue economy, India is seeking to balance geopolitical interests with local legitimacy, a report has stated. A report in the Australian Institute of International Affairs detailed that…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Seychelles on a State visit from June 27-29 to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour. PM Modi will be travelling to Seychelles at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie. During the visit, PM Modi will hold talks with President Herminie to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual inte…
Port Louis, June 23 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has concluded its call at Port Louis in Mauritius and proceeded on its planned deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region (IOR). During the visit, the ship’s company participated in a range of harbour activities, including a friendly yet keenly contested volleyball match and professional training capsules for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast Guard.The capsules focused on harbour and…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes on becoming the longest-serving elected head of the government in India.Several world leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, highlighting many of country’s achievements under the Prime Minister’s leadership.Thanking Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), PM Modi said on X, “Th…
Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), along with Vice Chiefs and senior military leaders from participating nations, witnessed the final validation exercise and closing ceremo…
Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The maiden edition of the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with a comprehensive 72-hour validation exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and collective preparedness among participating nations, officials said. The exercise brought together more than 400 military personnel from 13 countries, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Ne…
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held bilateral discussions here with his Australian counterpart, Meghan Quinn. During the meeting, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, both sides reviewed the progress of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discussed upcoming high-level engagements, and explored opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation in areas of mutual interest.”Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh held b…