Seychelles: Increased Number of Chengdu Tourists Flying to Seychelles Expected

Seychelles' tourism authorities are optimistic about the first direct and non-stop charter flight operated by Sichuan Airlines, from Chengdu Province in China due in November. Read more »

Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17

The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »

Seychelles: India's Indigo Airline to Offer Flights to Seychelles in October

IndiGo, one of the fastest growing air carriers from India, intends to launch flights to Seychelles in October 2024, according to the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message to Russia After Terrorist Attack in Moscow

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following the terrorist attack on the Crocus… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Indian Forces Participate in 10th Military Exercise

The 10th joint-military exercise called 'LAMITYE', meaning friendship in the Creole language, between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) started in the island… Read more »

Seychelles: India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives

India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home… Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles Asks for Japan's Support for MVI for Small Island Developing States

Seychelles has asked Japan to support the island nation's advocacy for the multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI) at a reception celebrating the 64th birthday of Emperor… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Malaysia Discuss High-Tech Innovation in Agriculture Sector

Seychelles and Malaysia are exploring potential areas to collaborate with the aim to achieve food sustainability in the western Indian Ocean island nation through the provision of… Read more »

Seychelles: Govt, China to Work On Tourism, Fisheries, Blue Economy, Education and Health Projects - New Chinese Ambassador

Seychelles and China will seek to enhance their cooperation and traditional friendship, said the newly accredited Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Lin Nan. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and India Agree to Increase Military Cooperation and Training

Seychelles and India will explore new avenues of cooperation, especially in specialised training and the sharing of knowledge from military experts, said the Foreign Affairs… Read more »

Seychelles: Japan Donates Patrol Vessel to Seychelles for Surveillance of Marine Protected Areas

A patrol vessel donated by the Japanese government will help enhance the capacity of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) to carry out surveillance in three designated sites of… Read more »

Seychelles: Rotation of Chinese Medical Team in Seychelles to Take Place in Coming Weeks

A new Chinese medical team will replace the one currently working in Seychelles since 1985 in the coming weeks, said a Chinese diplomat on Tuesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Observers to Be Deployed On Taiwanese Fishing Vessels Operating in Seychelles' Waters

Mechanisms for the deployment of observers onto Taiwanese vessels licensed to fish in Seychelles waters will soon be finalised, allowing deployment to take place, according to a… Read more »

Seychelles: Year of the Rabbit - Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles Honoured At Chinese Spring Festival Reception

The outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, Guo Wei, was honoured at a farewell reception at the Eden Bleu hotel, also marking celebration of the Chinese Spring Festival, also… Read more »