New Delhi, July 6 -- Seychelles, a small Island country in the Indian Ocean, occupied a significant position in India's strategic calculus. Since formal diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles were established in in 1976, the India Seychelles relations have been marked by friendship, understanding and cooperation. India and Seychelles are key maritime partners in the Indian Ocean. In the domain of maritime security, India shares common interest with Seychelles, a country containing critical sea route lanes. Seychelles is also an integral component of India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) aimed at maintaining a secure and stable Indian Ocean.

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