Agriculture Research Boost: ICAR and Seychelles’ Agriculture Department signed an MoU to expand joint agri-research and education, with a 2026–2031 work plan targeting climate-smart farming, horticulture, post-harvest, livestock and sustainable food security. Blue Economy & Climate Diplomacy: During PM Narendra Modi’s Seychelles state visit, India and Seychelles unveiled major cooperation outcomes, including a Made-in-India fast patrol vessel and a $175m development package, alongside new agreements spanning digital payments, healthcare, maritime security, agriculture, space and legal assistance. Digital Payments Push: India’s UPI is set to be operational in Seychelles by year-end, strengthening day-to-day connectivity between the two countries. Top Environmental Honour Sparks Debate: Seychelles conferred its “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” award on Modi, but opposition and social media users questioned the rushed citation after spelling errors appeared. Plastic Pollution Talks: India outlined key positions at UN plastic pollution negotiations, calling for consensus decisions, a focus strictly on plastic pollution, and country-driven implementation with support for developing states. Biodiversity & Health Alert: A report warns that imported mosquito-borne diseases can reach Europe via travellers, noting chikungunya is commonly imported from Seychelles. China Ties at 50: China and Seychelles marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with renewed commitments across infrastructure, healthcare, tourism and the blue economy.