New Delhi, June 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for a three day State Visit to Seychelles, where he will attend the country’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour and hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties.
The visit, scheduled from June 27 to 29, comes at the invitation of Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie. It also marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.
PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks in Seychelles
Before leaving, Prime Minister Modi described Seychelles as a valued maritime neighbour and a key partner in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR initiative and the shared commitment to the Global South.
He said the two countries have built strong ties based on mutual trust, democratic values, respect for diversity and close people to people relations.
During the visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Herminie to discuss ways to expand cooperation. He will also address the National Assembly of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian diaspora, whom he described as a living bridge between the two countries.
President Herminie had visited India in February this year, paving the way for deeper engagement between the two nations.
PM Modi said he is confident that the visit will further strengthen the longstanding partnership, enhance maritime cooperation and advance the shared vision of a secure, peaceful and prosperous Indian Ocean region.
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