India’s National Defence College deepens strategic ties with Seychelles |30 October 2026

India’s National Defence College deepens strategic ties with Seychelles

A 17-member delegation from India’s National Defence College (NDC), led by Major General Awinder Pal Singh Bal, AVSM, SM, visited Seychelles from October 17 to 21, 2026, as part of the college’s Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour (SNST) 2026.

The visit formed part of the NDC’s one-year curriculum on National Security and Strategic Studies, designed to broaden participants’ understanding of regional and international security challenges, national strategy and defence cooperation.

During their stay, the delegation met with Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs & the Diaspora, Barry Faure, for discussions on matters of mutual interest. The delegation also held talks with Major General Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), and senior military leaders.

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