Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on September 2, 2026, met Azarel Ernesta, Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, along with a parliamentary delegation in New Delhi.
Birla congratulated Ernesta on her election as the first woman Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles. He described India and Seychelles as countries sharing longstanding ties and highlighted the importance of strengthening parliamentary engagement.
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Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta in New Delhi.
Ernesta is the first woman Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles.
Parliamentary exchanges and capacity building were discussed.
Digital Parliament, AI and technology were among the areas discussed.
Healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy cooperation were also highlighted.
India-Seychelles cooperation in the Indian Ocean and with the Global South was discussed.
The discussions included parliamentary exchanges and capacity building, along with areas such as Digital Parliament, artificial intelligence and technology. Cooperation in healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy was also discussed.
Birla also highlighted the importance of India-Seychelles cooperation in the Indian Ocean region and India's broader engagement with countries of the Global South.
The meeting comes as India and Seychelles mark significant milestones in their bilateral relationship, including 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
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The engagement highlights the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening India-Seychelles relations and expanding cooperation across governance, technology, development and other areas of mutual interest.
