The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Agriculture Department of Seychelles' Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the Indian Prime Minister's official visit to Seychelles to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research and education. The agreement establishes a framework for enhanced collaboration in agricultural research, education, capacity building, and technology transfer between the two countries.
To operationalize the MoU, both parties signed a five-year Work Plan covering the period 2026-2031. The Work Plan specifically focuses on key areas including climate-smart agriculture, horticulture development, post-harvest management, livestock development, and sustainable food and nutritional security. The collaboration aims to strengthen institutional linkages, improve agricultural productivity, build technical capacity, and support sustainable agricultural development while addressing emerging challenges such as climate change and food security.
This agreement represents part of ICAR's expanding global agricultural partnerships, with the organization having signed more than 100 Memoranda of Understanding with partner institutions worldwide. The MoU with Seychelles reinforces India's engagement with the Global South and demonstrates its commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, innovation, and global food and nutritional security through international cooperation. The signing occurred on July 1, 2026, during the Prime Minister's visit to the Republic of Seychelles.