India and Seychelles announce Joint Vision 'SESEL' and a $175 million Special Economic Package
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie announced a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) and a $175 million Special Economic Package after talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026 during President Herminie's State Visit to India from 5 to 10 February, his first visit to India as President, about 100 days after his inauguration. The visit coincides with the 50th year of Seychelles' independence and of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations. The leaders announced the India–Seychelles Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL). India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million — a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grants — for projects in social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. Seychelles agreed to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and will set up a Seychelles Hydrographic Unit with Indian help. MoUs were signed on training Seychelles civil servants and on digital transformation. President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for President Herminie and said Seychelles has an important place in India's MAHASAGAR Vision.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 9 February 2026, New Delhi (State Visit 5–10 February)
- Joint Vision
- SESEL — Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages
- Special Economic Package
- USD 175 million = USD 125 million Rupee LoC + USD 50 million grant
- Milestone
- 50th year of Seychelles' independence and of diplomatic ties
- Other outcomes
- Seychelles to join CDRI; Seychelles Hydrographic Unit; MoUs on civil service training and digital transformation
- MAHASAGAR pillars
- Trade for development, capacity building for sustainable development, mutual security
Practice MCQs 5 questions
What is the size of the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — USD 175 million
India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million for Seychelles.
The India–Seychelles Joint Vision announced on 9 February 2026 is abbreviated as:
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Correct answer: D — SESEL
It is the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL).
President Herminie's State Visit to India in February 2026 coincided with which anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations?
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Correct answer: C — 50th
The visit coincided with the 50th year of Seychelles' independence and of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Consider the following about the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles in February 2026: 1. It includes a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit. 2. It includes USD 50 million in grant assistance. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the USD 175 million package combines a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grants.
Consider the following outcomes of the India–Seychelles talks of 9 February 2026: 1. Seychelles agreed to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). 2. India agreed to set up an Indian naval base on Seychelles' Assumption Island. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Seychelles agreed to join CDRI and to set up a Seychelles Hydrographic Unit with Indian help; no naval base was announced.