New Delhi, April 7, 2026. Advancing its ‘Neighborhood First’ and global cooperation policies, India has dispatched a significant consignment of 250 metric tons of food grains to Seychelles. This assistance has been sent at a time when partnerships and humanitarian cooperation are being accorded renewed priority in the Indian Ocean Region.
Providing details, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that this consignment was dispatched from India on April 7, 2026. He further clarified that this aid is part of the special economic package of US$ 175 million announced by India for Seychelles, under which additional assistance will be provided in the future.
Relations between India and Seychelles have traditionally been strong, particularly in the spheres of maritime security, disaster management, and development cooperation. This food aid is being viewed as a symbol of the deep trust and partnership shared between the two nations. Experts believe that India’s active role in the Indian Ocean Region is establishing it as a reliable partner.
Randhir Jaiswal affirmed that India remains committed to addressing the needs of its partner nations and will continue to provide all possible assistance during times of crisis. He also indicated that cooperation with Seychelles would be further expanded in the coming months across sectors such as infrastructure, health, and education.
This initiative is also considered significant from the perspective of regional diplomacy. Amidst rising geopolitical competition in the Indian Ocean Region, India is working towards maintaining a strategic balance by strengthening its ties with partner nations.