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  India, Seychelles to work on Assumption Island naval base project 'based on each other's interests'

  India | June 25, 2018 18:54 IST

  India is keen on developing the Assumption Island in the Indian Ocean as a naval base to expand its footprint in the strategically-key region where China has been trying to enhance its military presence.

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  India, Seychelles agree to work on Assumption Island project

  India | June 25, 2018 15:25 IST

  India also announced a USD 100-million credit to Seychelles for augmenting its defence capabilities

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  Amid diplomatic tiff over Assumption Island deal, Seychelles Prez Danny Faure arrives on six-day visit to India

  India | June 23, 2018 17:18 IST

  From June 25-26, President Faure will visit New Delhi where he will meet President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  India, Seychelles agree to lease Assumption Island for 'infrastructure development'

  World | March 11, 2015 22:44 IST

  India will be leasing the Assumption Island, one of the 115 islands that constitute the Seychelles.On paper, the island will be leased for ‘island development' for tourism purposes, but in actuality, it could be put