India News: PM Modi Embarks on Two-Day Seychelles Visit
Modi will review bilateral cooperation and maritime security as India marks 50 years of diplomatic ties with Seychelles, officials said.
- On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Victoria for a three-day state visit to Seychelles, attending the nation's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honor.
- Diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles mark 50 years, with the relationship tracing back to 1770 when five Indians arrived on Sainte Anne Island, establishing early cultural and historical connections.
- Following his botanical garden tour with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Saturday, Modi received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award on Sunday for environmental leadership and conservation efforts.
- Handing over a 'Made in India' fast patrol vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard, Modi reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to strengthening maritime security capabilities across the Indian Ocean region.
- Under India's Vision MAHASAGAR, Seychelles serves as a 'valued maritime partner' promoting security and prosperity for Global South nations, positioning the island as central to New Delhi's broader Indo-Pacific strategy.
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On 27th June (Saturday), Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on a three-day visit to the Republic of Seychelles at the invitation of President Dr Patrick Herminie. He also attended the 50th Independence Day, popularly known as National Day, celebrations as the Guest of Honour on 29th June and was awarded the honorary title of “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” by the archipelagic island nation. The day coincided with the marking of 50 years of the …
'Valued Maritime Partner and a Close Friend in Indian Ocean': PM Modi After Arrival in Seychelles
Victoria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the capital city of Seychelles here on Saturday, commencing an official State Visit to the Indian Ocean country focused on elevating bilateral relations between the two nations. Upon his arrival at the Seychelles Internationa
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