No Assumption base sign off

on March 21, 2018

India made an Assumption.

India’s Plan To Open Military Base In Indian Ocean Island Runs Aground

Seychelles’ opposition coalition, which holds a majority in parliament, said Tuesday it would not ratify a deal signed with India to build a military base on one of the archipelago’s outlying islands.

The deal would see India invest $550 million dollars in building the base on Assumption island to help it ensure the safety of its vessels in the southern Indian Ocean.

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Source: defenceaviationpost.com

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