The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Agriculture Department under Seychelles’ Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, education, capacity building and technology transfer.
The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the Republic of Seychelles, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Wednesday.
The MoU provides a framework for joint research programmes, exchange of scientists, researchers and students, and sharing of advanced agricultural technologies and best practices between the two countries.
To operationalise the partnership, both sides also signed a five-year Work Plan (2026–2031), focusing on climate-smart agriculture, horticulture, post-harvest management, livestock development, and sustainable food and nutritional security.
According to the ministry, the collaboration aims to strengthen institutional linkages, improve agricultural productivity, build technical capacity and promote sustainable agricultural development while addressing emerging challenges such as climate change and food security.
The ministry said ICAR has signed more than 100 Memoranda of Understanding with partner institutions worldwide as part of its efforts to expand India’s global agricultural partnerships.
It added that the agreement with Seychelles reinforces India’s engagement with the Global South and its commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture, innovation, and global food and nutritional security through international cooperation.
Earlier this week, India and Seychelles signed several agreements to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, digital technology and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.
Among the key outcomes was an umbrella Line of Credit agreement worth ₹1,250 crore between the Export-Import Bank of India and Seychelles’ Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment to support development cooperation between the two countries.
