Seyechelles to get Dornier, Radar systems from India

NEW DELHI: Anti-piracy surveillance to ensure safety of the Indian Ocean region and security ties were among the issues discussed today between India and Seychelles which also inked two pacts for the supply of Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems and Dornier Aircraft to the island nation.

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his counterpart from Seychelles Jean-Paul Adam held comprehensive discussions on international, regional and bilateral issues and took stock of the current status of the ties between the countries.

During the talks, India reiterated its commitment to continue its support to Seychelles for its security, development and in its capacity-building efforts.

"Other areas of cooperation discussed include trade and investment, culture, hydrocarbon sector, fisheries etc. Both sides emphasized the need to continue joint surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone of Seychelles and anti-piracy surveillance to ensure safety of the Indian Ocean region," a release from the MEA said here.

Both sides also discussed the regional situation and matters pertaining to Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU), it said.

Apart from an MOU for the supply of Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems, an agreement between Seychelles and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of a Dornier Aircraft was signed.