New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj handed over the Dornier aircraft to the Seychelles President Danny Antoine Rollen Faure in New Delhi.
Marks a historic day with the fulfilling of this commitment by handing over of this world class and state-of-the-art second Dornier aircraft to the Republic of Seychelles. It is gift from India ahead of the celebrations to mark the National Day of Seychelles on 29th June. I am sure, this aircraft will give a quantum enhancement in maritime reconnaissance and contribute towards keeping the vast EEZ of Seychelles free from maritime threats.
Earlier, India had gifted the Seychelles Coast Guard a fast track patrol vessel, a Dornier aircraft, and two helicopters.India on Monday also announced a 100-million dollars credit to Seychelles for augmenting their defence capabilities.
Earlier, India had gifted the Seychelles Coast Guard a fast track patrol vessel, a Dornier aircraft, and two helicopters.India on Monday also announced a 100-million dollars credit to Seychelles for augmenting their defence capabilities.