India’s High Commissioner to Seychelles, Rohit Rathish, delivered five laser radial boats to the Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Defence Force on Tuesday. This handover fulfills a promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his State Visit to Seychelles in June. The High Commissioner noted on X that this initiative aims to enhance the seamanship skills of SDF personnel, reinforcing the maritime partnership between India and Seychelles.
The delivery of these boats signifies India’s ongoing commitment to bolstering the capabilities of the Seychelles Defence Force and further solidifying the defense and maritime ties between the two nations. In addition, the High Commission announced that members of the Seychelles Police are traveling to Kochi to participate in the Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Course at the Coast Guard Training Centre. This training is part of efforts to enhance cooperation in maritime security.
Prime Minister Modi’s three-day visit to Seychelles was marked by significant outcomes aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. He expressed optimism that the next 50 years of India-Seychelles relations would focus on innovation, sustainability, and shared responsibilities, building on the foundation laid during his previous visit in 2015.
