Russia’s Foreign Minister calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

Published By : Admin | May 14, 2026 | 16:43 IST
FM Lavrov briefs PM on the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation since the meeting of the two leaders in December 2025.
FM Lavrov and PM discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia.
PM reiterates India’s consistent stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy.
PM conveys his warm greetings to President Putin.

The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergei Lavrov, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.

Foreign Minister Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation since the meeting of the two leaders in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

Foreign Minister Lavrov and PM exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia.

Prime Minister reiterated India’s consistent stand in of dialogue and diplomacy as the best way forward.

Prime Minister requested Foreign Minister Lavrov to convey his warm greetings to President Putin.

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List of Outcomes: State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles
June 28, 2026

1. Development Assistance

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Title

1.

Gifting of one Fast Patrol Vessel to the Government of Seychelles

2.

Handover of 10 utility vehicles and 5 sets of Laser Radial class boats to the Seychelles Defence Force

3.

Handover of 6 ambulances to the Government of Seychelles

4.

Handover of 500 MT of rice to the Government of Seychelles

5.

Handover of 8500 MT of cement to the Government of Seychelles

2. Announcements

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Title

1.

Launch of commemorative logo marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles

2.

Virtual ground-breaking ceremony for the Professional and Technical Education Centre

3.

Completion of Refit of PS Zoroaster for Seychelles Coast Guard

4.

Upgradation of a Dornier Aircraft with Glass Cockpit

5.

Seychelles joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

3. Signing/Renewal of MoUs

Sl. No.

Title

Brief Description

1.

Memorandum of Understanding between Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora (MoFAD) of the Republic of Seychelles

The MoU enables institutional cooperation between MoFAD, Seychelles and SSIFS through exchanges, training programmes and capacity building.

2.

Memorandum of Understanding between National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Ltd. and Central Bank of Seychelles

The MoU will facilitate the deployment of UPI digital payment infrastruture in Seychlles, and identify avenues for broader collaboration in payments ecosystem.

3.

Agreement between M/s HLL Lifecare Limited and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Seychelles under the Janaushadhi Scheme

The Agreement will facilitate the export of affordable generic medicines and medical supplies from India to Seychelles under the Janaushadhi Scheme

4.

Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Republic of India and the Agriculture Department, Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Republic of Seychelles for Cooperation in Agriculture Research and Education and Work Plan for 2026-2031.

The MoU and the Work Plan aim to develop, promote and accelerate close collaboration between ICAR and Seychelles Agriculture Department in areas of joint research, training and technical study.

5.

Extradition Treaty between the Republic of India and the Republic of Seychelles

The Treaty aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in combating transnational crime and enhancing the legal framework for extradition of fugitives between the two countries.

6.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation of the Republic of Seychelles and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Republic of India on the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Seychelles Flagged Vessels.

The MoU facilitates recognition of Indian seafarers’ training and certification for service on Seychelles-flagged vessels.

7.

Umbrella Line of Credit Agreement between the Government of Seychelles and Export-Import Bank of India

The Agreement aims to support implementation of projects under the Special Economic Package (SEP), announced during the visit of President Herminie in February 2026, aimed at advancing priority infrastructure and development initiatives in Seychelles.

8.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes.

The MoU is aimed at strengthening collaboration in satellite applications, space technology and capacity building.

9

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on Preliminary Preparations for the New Seychelles National Hospital

The MoU establishes a framework for for bilateral cooperation for development of the new Seychelles National Hospital.