Jaishankar holds talks with Seychelles FM; several important MoUs signed

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Seychelles counterpart Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, the two witnessed MoU exchange on Indian Grant Assistance For Implementation of Small Development Projects and Cooperation in the field of Youth and Sports.

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday, welcomed Seychelles Foreign Minister Sylvester Radegonde in New Delhi. During the meeting of the two ministers, bilateral relations between India and Seychelles were discussed in detail. After the meeting, Dr Jaishankar said, had wide-ranging talks on bilateral relations with the Foreign Minister of Seychelles.

• Welcomed FM Sylvestre Radegonde of Seychelles in New Delhi today.
  
  Had a wide ranging conversation on our bilateral relations. Also exchanged views on regional concerns.
  
  Witnessed exchange of MoUs on Indian Grant Assistance For Implementation
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  Welcomed FM Sylvestre Radegonde of Seychelles in New Delhi today.
  
  Had a wide ranging conversation on our bilateral relations. Also exchanged views on regional concerns.
  
  Witnessed exchange of MoUs on Indian Grant Assistance For Implementation
  of Small Development Projects &… pic.twitter.com/DNaZBOiYrO

  — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 23, 2023

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  Welcomed FM Sylvestre Radegonde of Seychelles in New Delhi today.
  
  Had a wide ranging conversation on our bilateral relations. Also exchanged views on regional concerns.
  
  Witnessed exchange of MoUs on Indian Grant Assistance For Implementation
  of Small Development Projects &… pic.twitter.com/DNaZBOiYrO

  — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 23, 2023

He said that India discussed regional concerns with Seychelles. Apart from the exchange of views, many important agreements were signed between the two countries. External Affairs Minister informed that it was agreed between India and Seychelles on implementation of small development projects and cooperation in the field of youth and sports.

According to the Foreign Minister, the route of Indian grant aid has been chosen for bilateral cooperation. On Thursday, MoUs were exchanged between the two countries in the presence of the Foreign Ministers of India and Seychelles. It is noteworthy that India's relations with the East African country Seychelles are very old.

After the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said India is confident that the visit of Seychelles Foreign Minister Sylvester Radegonde to India will write a new chapter in the relations between the two countries. He said that the talks today will further strengthen the cordial bilateral relations between the two countries.