Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Seychelles Hails India's Capacity Building Support
The High Commissioner of Seychelles to India, Lalatiana Accouche, thanked India for its extensive support in training Seychellois officials and citizens.
She mentioned that over 1,000 Seychellois have been trained in various fields in India, which is a significant number for Seychelles.
She also highlighted that Seychellois often go to India for medical treatment and that there are direct flights between Mumbai and Mahé.
Accouche expressed a desire for better connectivity and more Indian banks in Seychelles.
She is optimistic about stronger ties under Seychelles' new President, Patrick Herminie, and mentioned Seychelles' recent joining of the Colombo Security Conclave to promote cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
Seychelles High Commissioner Lalatiana Accouche thanked India for training over 1,000 Seychellois officials and citizens in various fields.
Accouche highlighted that Seychellois often travel to India for medical treatment and that direct flights between Mumbai and Mahé have made travel easier.
She noted the need for better connectivity and more Indian banks in Seychelles to enhance trade and financial services.
Accouche expressed optimism about strengthening ties under Seychelles' new President, Patrick Herminie, who prioritizes Indian Ocean cooperation.
Seychelles recently joined the Colombo Security Conclave, solidifying cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
- Who
- Seychelles High Commissioner Lalatiana Accouche and India
- What
- Acknowledgment of India's capacity building support and discussion on strengthening bilateral ties
- When
- Recent, with specific mention of the last two weeks regarding the Colombo Security Conclave
- Where
- Seychelles and India, with specific mention of Mumbai to Mahé flight route and defense officers in India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations, enhance capacity building, and promote cooperation in the Indian Ocean region
- High Commissioner
- Lalatiana Accouche
- Training Programs
- Over 1,000 Seychellois trained
- Defense Officers in India
- 10
- Indian Bank in Seychelles
- 1
- Direct Flight Route
- Mumbai to Mahé
- New Seychelles President
- Patrick Herminie
- Indian Vice-President at Inauguration
- C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Colombo Security Conclave
- Seychelles recently joined