Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emplaned for New Delhi following a successful high-profile official visit to the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles. During his visit, Prime Minister met with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie and announced a special economic development package worth $175 million.
Prior to his departure, PM Modi warmly greeted Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.
During his visit from June 27 to June 29, at the invitation of Herminie, PM Modi’s landmark diplomatic itinerary aimed at turning a new page in the bilateral relationship and expanding India’s strategic footprint across the Indian Ocean region.
PM Modi’s visit also coincided with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.
A historic milestone of this diplomatic tour came on Sunday, when Prime Minister Modi attended the National Day celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of Seychelles’ independence. The Prime Minister was the Guest of Honour at the landmark event, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this rare distinction.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, PM Modi emphasised that the celebrations paid a profound tribute to the Seychellois people’s remarkable journey over the past five decades. He added that New Delhi is immensely proud to stand alongside Seychelles as a trusted friend and development partner, noting that the bilateral partnership continues to strengthen through shared values and closer people-to-people ties.
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared his appreciation for the historic occasion. “Honoured to participate in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, marking the Golden Jubilee of the nation’s Independence. The occasion was a fitting tribute to the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past fifty years,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Reaffirming New Delhi’s long-term commitment to the island nation, the Prime Minister added, “India is proud to stand alongside Seychelles as a trusted friend and partner in its development journey. Our partnership continues to grow stronger with shared values and closer people-to-people ties. I am confident our friendship will grow even further in the times to come.”
During his visit PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles.
India and Seychelles signed nine agreements including an extradition treaty to combat transnational crime.
This high-profile visit went on to deliver a major economic and strategic expansion of bilateral relations, underscored by the introduction of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and a fresh Rs 1,250 crore line of credit to the island nation.
Detailing the major diplomatic breakthroughs achieved during the state visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Sunday that India and Seychelles have finalised an umbrella Line of Credit agreement to support priority development projects.
