Big Boost To India-Seychelles Ties: PM Modi Announces UPI MoU And Connectivity Push

Published 28 June 2026 · india

Big Boost To India-Seychelles Ties: PM Modi Announces UPI MoU And Connectivity Push Published By, Last Updated: June 28, 2026, 14:14 IST PM Narendra Modi

Big Boost To India-Seychelles Ties: PM Modi Announces UPI MoU And Connectivity Push Published By, Last Updated: June 28, 2026, 14:14 IST PM Narendra Modi thanks Seychelles President for warm welcome and Guardian of the Blue Horizon award. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Credits: X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the President of Seychelles for the warm welcome and expressed gratitude for being conferred the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon" award. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said, “India and Seychelles will work with each other." He also welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), saying, “I am happy that an MoU has been signed between India and Seychelles for UPI." Highlighting the outcomes of bilateral talks, PM Modi said, “Today, we discussed making our economic cooperation more resilient and future-ready.

We will continue to explore new opportunities for the industries of both our countries. Work will also be done to enhance connectivity between India and Seychelles." Calling his visit a historic one, PM Modi said it coincides with two major milestones — Seychelles completing 50 years of independence and the two countries marking five decades of diplomatic ties. “I am visiting Seychelles at a historic moment, as the country marks 50 years of independence and we celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bharat and Seychelles. Over these five decades, we have transformed friendship into trust, trust into cooperation, and cooperation into people’s welfare," he said. The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of digital cooperation between the two countries, saying technology can help strengthen bilateral ties.

“We believe that Digital Technology is an effective medium to bridge the distance between the two countries. We will share India’s successful experience in Digital Public Infrastructure with Seychelles. And I am pleased that today an MOU is being signed to implement UPI in Seychelles," PM Modi said. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can... Read More First Published: June 28, 2026, 14:10 IST News india Big Boost To India-Seychelles Ties: PM Modi Announces UPI MoU And Connectivity Push Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.