Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday warmly welcomed a Parliamentary Delegation from Seychelles, led by H.E. Azarel Ernesta, Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, at Parliament House.
The meeting highlighted the close and enduring ties between India and Seychelles, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in key areas including maritime security, renewable energy, seafood cooperation and capacity building.
During the interaction, Vice President Radhakrishnan reaffirmed Bharat’s commitment to strengthening the India–Seychelles partnership and welcomed greater engagement between the two countries’ parliamentary institutions.
A key highlight of the discussions was India’s willingness to share its expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Seychelles to support the functioning of its Parliament. The proposed areas of cooperation include the use of AI for translation services and the creation and management of digital parliamentary archives.
The Vice President underlined the importance of technology and innovation in making parliamentary institutions more efficient, accessible and responsive. Sharing India’s technological capabilities with Seychelles, he said, could open new avenues for institutional cooperation and capacity building.
The discussions also underscored the strategic importance of maritime security and the potential for deeper collaboration in the renewable energy and seafood sectors. Both sides recognised the scope for further strengthening cooperation in areas that contribute to sustainable development and regional prosperity.
The meeting reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship between India and Seychelles, founded on shared democratic values, mutual respect and longstanding people-to-people ties.
Welcoming the Seychelles delegation, Vice President Radhakrishnan expressed confidence that closer parliamentary engagement would further deepen bilateral relations and create new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
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