India's NBCC to develop 1,008 affordable housing units in Seychelles by 2029, part of a $75 million aid package, addressing housing shortage and strengthening bilateral ties.
Chagossians, displaced from their homeland for a US-British military base, continue their fight for the right to return. A prominent voice, Pompe, opposes a 2025 agreement to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while Britain retains a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia.
Indian PM Narendra Modi received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award in Seychelles, but the accompanying certificate contained significant misspellings, leading to criticism about a 'rush job' and its impact on Modi's image versus India's diplomacy.
India to deploy 4 military advisers to Seychelles, strengthening operational coordination and security partnership, following PM Modi's strategic visit, which deepened India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
India and Seychelles have signed 19 agreements during PM Modi's state visit, enhancing cooperation in defense, maritime security, digital payments (UPI), space, healthcare, and more, marking a deepened strategic partnership.
PM Narendra Modi addressed Seychelles' National Assembly, his 20th foreign legislative address, and received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award for his leadership in the Blue Economy. He emphasized India's strong ties with Seychelles, tracing their friendship back centuries, and stressed climate justice and inclusive development.
PM Narendra Modi, during his visit to Seychelles, highlighted the Indian Ocean as a shared home requiring joint security and prosperity efforts. India and Seychelles signed MoUs in UPI, healthcare, space, and more. Modi received Seychelles' highest environmental award, underscoring India's commitment to sustainability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Seychelles for a 3-day State Visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties, maritime security, and cooperation. He attends the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day as Guest of Honour.
Indian PM Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Seychelles for its National Day Golden Jubilee celebrations, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean, amidst regional geopolitical competition.
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure reaffirmed his country's support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing India's global stature and contributions to international peace. Faure also called for reforms to the post-WWII global order to better reflect current geopolitical realities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Seychelles for its Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. He will hold bilateral talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie, address the National Assembly, and interact with the Indian diaspora. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, defense, and development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a three-day visit to Seychelles for its Golden Jubilee National Day. He will meet President Dr. Patrick Herminie to discuss maritime security, defense, and regional issues, address the National Assembly, and interact with the Indian diaspora.
A Swiss investor, Didier Rabl, has not received over $2 million from KuCoin after a Seychelles Supreme Court ruling declared him the owner of 21 million CoinPoker tokens and ordered the exchange to pay him USDT and damages. KuCoin's Seychelles entities did not contest the ex parte judgment.
A Swiss investor, Didier Rabl, has been awarded over $2 million USDt and $10,000 in damages by the Seychelles Supreme Court against KuCoin entities. The court ruled Rabl is the sole owner of 21 million CoinPoker tokens previously held on KuCoin, which the exchange had declared "abandoned" after delisting. KuCoin entities did not appear in court.
Russians have set a new record for tourist flow to the Seychelles from January 1 to May 24, 2026, with 21,000 visitors, making up 15% of the total inbound tourism. This surpasses Germany and France, marking a 13.9% year-on-year increase in demand.
El Ministerio de Hacienda de España ha lanzado una consulta pública para actualizar su lista de paraísos fiscales, proponiendo la exclusión de Barbados, Dominica, Gibraltar, Trinidad y Tobago, Seychelles y Samoa, e incluyendo a Rusia por su régimen fiscal perjudicial.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned visit to eSwatini, the island's last remaining African diplomatic ally. The visit was intended to celebrate King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession to the throne and his 58th birthday. eSwatini is one of only 12 nations that still recognize Taiwan, a group that includes small Caribbean and Pacific island states, many of which maintain ties partly due to pressure from Washington.
The US State Department expressed concern that Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for Taiwan leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft at China's behest, forcing cancellation of his trip to eSwatini. This marks the first time a Taiwanese leader had to cancel an entire foreign trip due to airspace denial, which the US called an abuse of the international civil aviation system and part of China's intimidation campaign against Taiwan.
The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan’s leader at China’s behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te’s aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan’s allies. It is the first instance...
The Russian leader also thanked Patrick Herminie for having accepted the invitation to pay a visit to Russia
The Russian president also noted the continuation of humanitarian communications between the countries
The head of state thanked President Patrick Herminie for comfortable conditions created for Russian citizens in Seychelles
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Kremlin for their first-ever presidential meeting. The talks focus on developing political, trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, as well as international and regional affairs. The Soviet Union recognized Seychelles' independence in 1976, with tourism serving as the primary focus of bilateral economic ties. Over 35,000 Russian tourists visited Seychelles in 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, who is in Moscow on a working visit. The leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in political, trade, economic, and humanitarian areas, as well as international and regional issues. Herminie was elected president on October 11 last year with 52.7% of the vote and inaugurated on October 26.
