India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

India and Seychelles explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in maritime trade, blue economy sectors and sustainable development at an Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable, held in Mumbai, which was attended by H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal noted that India and Seychelles share a relationship rooted in history and strengthened by enduring people-to-people ties, with maritime exchanges predating modern diplomacy. This partnership, Sonowal asserted, has evolved into a close and friendly relationship based on shared democratic values...