Diplomatic warmth filled New Delhi’s Vice President Enclave Friday as Seychelles’ Sebastian Pillay engaged in high-level parleys with India’s CP Radhakrishnan, aiming to invigorate bilateral ties on the cusp of 50 years since 1976.
Core discussions revolved around ramping up maritime security and defense synergy, scouting transshipment avenues, and streamlining market access for economic synergy. As Indian Ocean stalwarts, maritime cooperation holds paramount strategic value.
Renewables emerged prominently, with India’s solar mastery earmarked to supercharge Seychelles’ solar drives and alternative energy ventures. Push for intensified health and housing collaborations centered on enduring, people-driven growth.
Satisfaction was voiced over relational strides, nourished by diaspora networks, cultural synergy, and thriving citizen exchanges. Commitments were reiterated to maximize partnership horizons.
Occurring amid the India AI Impact Summit 2026—where Pillay championed Global South interests after February 18 arrival hosted by Jal Shakti MoS Dr. Raj Bhushan Chaudhary—this followed Radhakrishnan’s October 2025 Seychelles sojourn with President Herminie and Pillay, heralding a promising future.