Seychelles.
Republic of Seychelles
Member of AU, NAM.
Population
120K
GDP (nominal)
$2.2B
GDP / capita
$18,000
Capital
Victoria
Government
Unitary presidential r…
Power & politics
Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.
Democracy index
6.5 / 10
UN voting record
How Seychelles votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.
Ideological trajectory
Voting summary
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Bloc alignment
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Top voting partners
Topic-level voting
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Foreign policy
Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.
Foreign Policy
Seychelles' foreign policy centers on blue economy leadership, maritime security, and leveraging its strategic Indian Ocean position. The country hosts a US Coast Guard liaison office and an Indian naval facility on Assumption Island, reflecting its role in counter-piracy and maritime domain awareness in the western Indian Ocean. France, India, and China all compete for influence in Seychelles due to its strategic location.
The country is a champion of SIDS issues and has pioneered innovative financing mechanisms, including the world's first sovereign blue bond in 2018 and a debt-for-nature swap. Seychelles actively advocates for climate action, sustainable fisheries, and the interests of small island states in international forums.
Treaties & memberships
UN multilateral treaty positions and IGO memberships.
International Organizations
Society & economy
Macro-economic snapshot and demographic context.
GDP (nominal)
$2.2B
GDP per capita
$18,000
Currency
Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
HDI
0.79
Top trading partners
In the news
Stories surfacing across Seychelles’s authoritative outlets. Grouped by topic, ranked by source coverage.