President Faure had reportedly caved in to Opposition protests due to which the agreement could not be ratified by the Parliament there.
26 Jun 2018 1:48 AM
India also announced a USD 100 million credit to Seychelles for augmenting its defence capabilities.
25 Jun 2018 7:11 PM
The airman had fainted when the guard of honour was being presented to Seychelles President Danny Faure.
25 Jun 2018 5:31 PM
President Faure had earlier begun his six-day official visit from June 22 and had visited Gujarat.
25 Jun 2018 5:32 AM
Mr Faure also tried his hands on the spinning wheel (charkha) at the ashram and understood the process of producing Khadi strands.
24 Jun 2018 1:32 AM
Mr. Faure had recently reportedly told his country that Seychelles would build the facilities itself.
23 Jun 2018 12:50 AM
The 2 countries signed agreement to build military facilities on island of Assumption, but project attracted criticism from opposition.
22 Jun 2018 4:35 PM
Setback for India as island nation denies permission for military base.
07 Jun 2018 6:46 AM
Seychelles' oppn coalition, which holds majority in parliament, said it would not ratify deal with India to build military base.
21 Mar 2018 9:47 AM