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India, Seychelles discuss bilateral relations, piracy and security issues

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New Delhi, February 2, 2012
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Seychelles President James Alex Michel here yesterday when the two leaders discussed various matters of mutual interests, including international, regional and bilateral issues.
 
Michel was in the capital to attend the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, which began here today.
 
Both leaders reaffirmed their close and abiding relationship and India was acknowledged as the main development partner for the Seychelles. The two leaders also discussed issues relating to piracy and its consequent impact on security, tourism and fisheries, an official press release said.
 
Michel expressed his gratitude for India’s support for Seychelles' development and in the fight against piracy. 
 
The President of Seychelles had made a State visit in June 2010 and also visited in February 2011 for the last edition of the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit. 
 
Both sides agreed to continue their close cooperation and keep abreast of new developments in the region, the release added.
 
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