India Emphasizes Seychelles' Priorities in Development Cooperation, Addresses Assomption Island Queries
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seychelles, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed questions on expanding connectivity and development cooperation, highlighting a $175 million Special Economic Package covering various sectors. Regarding speculation about a military base on Assomption Island, Misri clarified that any cooperation would be guided by Seychelles' government priorities and people's interests, emphasizing that India-Seychelles ties are based on friendship rather than transactional exchanges.