Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Jun 28) reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Seychelles. Describing Indian Ocean as a “shared home”, PM Modi shared India’s vision for the region’s security and prosperity. He was also conferred ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, the highest distinction of the country for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. This comes as the prime minister visited the archipelago for a three-day trip, during which he held bilateral talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.Speaking at a press briefing, PM Modi said, “We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home; its security, sustainability, and prosperity are our shared responsibility. This sentiment forms the foundation of our MAHASAGAR vision. The joint vision issued during the President's visit to India in February of this year has laid the blueprint for our future partnership. Building upon this, our cooperation across all sectors is strengthening.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-free-trade-agreement-what-landmark-deal-means-for-india-1782126858649">India-EU Free Trade Agreement: What landmark deal means for India</a>Speaking about his delegation-level talks with Herminie, he added, “Today, we discussed making our economic cooperation more resilient and future-ready. We will continue to explore new opportunities for the industries of both our nations. Efforts will also be made to enhance connectivity between India and Seychelles; this will not only boost our trade but also strengthen ties with East Africa and the Indian Ocean region.”PM Modi also announced an MoU being signed today to implement UPI in Seychelles. “We believe that digital technology is an effective means to bridge the distance between our two countries. We will share India’s successful experiences in digital public infrastructure with Seychelles,” he said.Speaking about the ties between the countries, PM Modi said, “The true strength of India-Seychelles relations lies in our people-to-people ties. Our discussions today will further strengthen this bond. We will take institutional steps to enhance cooperation between the sportspeople and athletes of both nations. The popularity of Yoga and the Indian film industry in Seychelles reflects our cultural connection. In this spirit, we will continue our efforts to foster greater interaction among the people of both countries, especially the youth…”The Prime Minister also highlighted expanding cooperation in healthcare, clean energy, space, defence and the blue economy. He said an agreement on the Jan Aushadhi initiative would improve access to affordable medicines in Seychelles, while India would continue supporting capacity building in the country's healthcare sector. He also announced greater collaboration in green hydrogen, ocean observation, marine science and coastal management, alongside a new space cooperation agreement.Herminie also announced agreements covering foreign service cooperation, digital banking, health, agriculture, extradition, space exploration and the construction of a new Seychelles National Hospital. He described the visit as a landmark in bilateral relations, saying the decisions taken would shape the next phase of cooperation between the two nations.

PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to Seychelles, announcing a UPI pact and expanded cooperation in healthcare, defence, clean energy, space and the blue economy during his visit to the island nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Jun 28) reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Seychelles. Describing Indian Ocean as a “shared home”, PM Modi shared India’s vision for the region’s security and prosperity. He was also conferred ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, the highest distinction of the country for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. This comes as the prime minister visited the archipelago for a three-day trip, during which he held bilateral talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie. Speaking at a press briefing, PM Modi said, “We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home; its security, sustainability, and prosperity are our shared responsibility. This sentiment forms the foundation of our MAHASAGAR vision. The joint vision issued during the President's visit to India in February of this year has laid the blueprint for our future partnership. Building upon this, our cooperation across all sectors is strengthening.” Also read | India-EU Free Trade Agreement: What landmark deal means for India Speaking about his delegation-level talks with Herminie, he added, “Today, we discussed making our economic cooperation more resilient and future-ready. We will continue to explore new opportunities for the industries of both our nations. Efforts will also be made to enhance connectivity between India and Seychelles; this will not only boost our trade but also strengthen ties with East Africa and the Indian Ocean region.” PM Modi also announced an MoU being signed today to implement UPI in Seychelles. “We believe that digital technology is an effective means to bridge the distance between our two countries. We will share India’s successful experiences in digital public infrastructure with Seychelles,” he said. Speaking about the ties between the countries, PM Modi said, “The true strength of India-Seychelles relations lies in our people-to-people ties. Our discussions today will further strengthen this bond. We will take institutional steps to enhance cooperation between the sportspeople and athletes of both nations. The popularity of Yoga and the Indian film industry in Seychelles reflects our cultural connection. In this spirit, we will continue our efforts to foster greater interaction among the people of both countries, especially the youth…” The Prime Minister also highlighted expanding cooperation in healthcare, clean energy, space, defence and the blue economy. He said an agreement on the Jan Aushadhi initiative would improve access to affordable medicines in Seychelles, while India would continue supporting capacity building in the country's healthcare sector. He also announced greater collaboration in green hydrogen, ocean observation, marine science and coastal management, alongside a new space cooperation agreement. Herminie also announced agreements covering foreign service cooperation, digital banking, health, agriculture, extradition, space exploration and the construction of a new Seychelles National Hospital. He described the visit as a landmark in bilateral relations, saying the decisions taken would shape the next phase of cooperation between the two nations.

PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to Seychelles, announcing a UPI pact and expanded cooperation in healthcare, defence, clean energy, space and the blue economy during his visit to the island nation.

‘Indian Ocean is our shared home’: PM Modi hails India-Seychelles ties, unveils UPI pact

Seychelles has described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as a landmark visit that shows deepening friendship between the two nations, coinciding with the island nation's golden jubilee of independence. Foreign Minister Barry Faure, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, said that PM Modi's state visit to his country holds "a lot of meaning" and "bodes well for the future of our relations"."It is a historic visit, taking place at an exceptional time in the history of Seychelles," Faure said. "We are celebrating our 50th anniversary since we gained sovereignty in 1976. We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary since we established diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-to-visit-seychelles-for-golden-jubilee-celebrations-1782403264258">Indian PM Modi to visit Seychelles for Golden Jubilee celebrations</a>Prime Minister Modi is the chief guest for the independence celebrations, an invitation extended to reflect India's consistent support. The trip follows Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie's state visit to India in February.Faure highlighted India's role as a reliable partner, particularly during crises. "India is a country that has demonstrated its solidarity with neighbours and with the Global South," he said. During the COVID-19 pandemic and regional challenges, India provided critical assistance, including food security support and infrastructure aid. Seychelles also backs India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, with Faure stressing the need for African representation.Full interview:WION: How do you see PM Modi's visit to your country?&nbsp; Barry Faure: This visit is an historic visit, taking place at an exceptional time in the history of Seychelles. It is a state visit of the Prime Minister, 2nd state visit to Seychelles, and it follows from the state visit of President Dr Patrick Herminie to India in February this year. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary since we gained sovereignty in 1976. We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary since we established diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. It is a very big event in the history of &nbsp;Seychelles. Looking forward to the visit of PM Modi, which demonstrates the strong partnership and the friendship that exists between our two countries. It holds a lot of meaning, a lot of value and bodes well for the future of our relations.WION: Prime Minister Modi will be in your country as the chief guest for the celebrations. What was the thinking behind inviting the Indian Prime Minister for this honour? Barry Faure: Since India has been a very strong and consistent loyal supporter of &nbsp;Seychelles, since the PM has been to &nbsp;Seychelles before, 10 years ago, we thought that it would be good for us to have him back here. Now that we have the new administration of PM Herminie. Being such a special friend to the Seychelles, to have him on our side on this occasion. There has been so much that has been achieved in our relations. Our relations span a wide range of areas, and we are on the cusp of taking it to the next qualitative level.WION: Any outcomes are expected during the visit? Barry Faure: Right, a number of legal instruments, which will be exchanged tomorrow at the President's state house. Number of announcements that will be made. At this point of time, I would not like to pre-empt. This visit is carefully prepared over several months, since February, when our President visited your country. We invited PM Modi to visit our country, and PM Modi expressed interest.WION: How do you see India's support to your country during COVID and during the West Asia crisis? Barry Faure: India is a country that has demonstrated its solidarity with neighbours and with the Global South. It is a country with a very strong sense of responsibility, vis-à-vis its neighbours and the global south. We are a small country in the Indian Ocean, although we have a large exclusive economic zone. We require partners like India, especially in times of crisis. We have seen with the crisis in 2020, how India responded to us and also the needs of other countries, in India's neighbourhood, in Africa. During the shortages, we have been gifted by India to support our food security and infrastructure development. We are grateful for India's graciousness. Its foreign policy of being responsible and being an important member of the international community. India is vying for, and we are supporting its call to be a member of the UNSC. Africa needs to have representation at the UNSC.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Calling India a "strong and consistent supporter", Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure said PM Modi's visit carries immense significance and could take bilateral ties to a new qualitative level as both nations mark a historic double anniversary.

Seychelles has described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as a landmark visit that shows deepening friendship between the two nations, coinciding with the island nation's golden jubilee of independence. Foreign Minister Barry Faure, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, said that PM Modi's state visit to his country holds "a lot of meaning" and "bodes well for the future of our relations". "It is a historic visit, taking place at an exceptional time in the history of Seychelles," Faure said. "We are celebrating our 50th anniversary since we gained sovereignty in 1976. We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary since we established diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles." Also read | Indian PM Modi to visit Seychelles for Golden Jubilee celebrations Prime Minister Modi is the chief guest for the independence celebrations, an invitation extended to reflect India's consistent support. The trip follows Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie's state visit to India in February. Faure highlighted India's role as a reliable partner, particularly during crises. "India is a country that has demonstrated its solidarity with neighbours and with the Global South," he said. During the COVID-19 pandemic and regional challenges, India provided critical assistance, including food security support and infrastructure aid. Seychelles also backs India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, with Faure stressing the need for African representation. Full interview: WION: How do you see PM Modi's visit to your country? Barry Faure: This visit is an historic visit, taking place at an exceptional time in the history of Seychelles. It is a state visit of the Prime Minister, 2nd state visit to Seychelles, and it follows from the state visit of President Dr Patrick Herminie to India in February this year. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary since we gained sovereignty in 1976. We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary since we established diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. It is a very big event in the history of Seychelles. Looking forward to the visit of PM Modi, which demonstrates the strong partnership and the friendship that exists between our two countries. It holds a lot of meaning, a lot of value and bodes well for the future of our relations. WION: Prime Minister Modi will be in your country as the chief guest for the celebrations. What was the thinking behind inviting the Indian Prime Minister for this honour? Barry Faure: Since India has been a very strong and consistent loyal supporter of Seychelles, since the PM has been to Seychelles before, 10 years ago, we thought that it would be good for us to have him back here. Now that we have the new administration of PM Herminie. Being such a special friend to the Seychelles, to have him on our side on this occasion. There has been so much that has been achieved in our relations. Our relations span a wide range of areas, and we are on the cusp of taking it to the next qualitative level. WION: Any outcomes are expected during the visit? Barry Faure: Right, a number of legal instruments, which will be exchanged tomorrow at the President's state house. Number of announcements that will be made. At this point of time, I would not like to pre-empt. This visit is carefully prepared over several months, since February, when our President visited your country. We invited PM Modi to visit our country, and PM Modi expressed interest. WION: How do you see India's support to your country during COVID and during the West Asia crisis? Barry Faure: India is a country that has demonstrated its solidarity with neighbours and with the Global South. It is a country with a very strong sense of responsibility, vis-à-vis its neighbours and the global south. We are a small country in the Indian Ocean, although we have a large exclusive economic zone. We require partners like India, especially in times of crisis. We have seen with the crisis in 2020, how India responded to us and also the needs of other countries, in India's neighbourhood, in Africa. During the shortages, we have been gifted by India to support our food security and infrastructure development. We are grateful for India's graciousness. Its foreign policy of being responsible and being an important member of the international community. India is vying for, and we are supporting its call to be a member of the UNSC. Africa needs to have representation at the UNSC.

Calling India a "strong and consistent supporter", Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure said PM Modi's visit carries immense significance and could take bilateral ties to a new qualitative level as both nations mark a historic double anniversary.

'India is a special friend': Seychelles FM Barry Faure ahead of PM Modi's visit

S. Jaishankar will&nbsp;visit&nbsp;Bahrain, UAE, and Seychelles from November 24 to 29 in what will be the Indian Foreign Minister's visit to West Asia and the Western Indian Ocean since the pandemic.

During the visit, Jaishankar&nbsp;will meet his partners and furthermore the top authority of Bahrain, UAE, and Seychelles.&nbsp;

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Jaishankar's visit to Bahrain on November 24-25 will be his first visit to the nation as the Foreign Minister. He will actually pass on sympathies to the Bahraini administration on the death of Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa receptacle Salman Al Khalifa on November 11.&nbsp;

He will hold chats on two-sided issues just as territorial and worldwide issues of shared interest. Bahrain has in excess of 350,000 Indians and the two nations have cooperated to confront the Covid-19 pandemic. Flights are operational between the two nations under an air bubble course of action.&nbsp;

The Minister will visit UAE on November 25-26. He is planned to meet the Foreign Minister of UAE, Sheik Abdullah receptacle Zayed Al Nahyan on November 26. The two chiefs will take forward the great collaboration among India and UAE under our exhaustive vital organization and trade sees on different provincial and worldwide issues, as per an MEA proclamation.&nbsp;

The Minister will likewise examine ways for Indian laborers to continue their positions in UAE in the post-Covid situation. In excess of 3,000,000 Indians live and work in UAE.&nbsp;

India and UAE have kept up close elevated level contacts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi has addressed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheik Mohamed container Zayed Al Nahyan during the pandemic. Jaishankar himself has additionally addressed the UAE Foreign Minister a few times in the previous few months. They likewise co-led the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting in September 2020.&nbsp;

A gathering of the High Level Task Force on Investments (HLTFI) was co-led by the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways and Chairman, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) toward the beginning of November.&nbsp;

Jaishankar will venture out to Seychelles on 27-28 November and will approach the recently chose President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan to introduce welcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and examine with him the needs of the new Government and roads for additional reinforcing India-Seychelles reciprocal relations. He will likewise hold two-sided meetings with the recently selected Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde.

S. Jaishankar will visit Bahrain, UAE, and Seychelles from November 24 to 29 in what will be the Indian Foreign Minister's visit to West Asia and the Western Indian Ocean since the pandemic.

S. Jaishankar will visit Bahrain, UAE, and Seychelles from November 24 to 29 in what will be the Indian Foreign Minister's visit to West Asia and the Western Indian Ocean since the pandemic. During the visit, Jaishankar will meet his partners and furthermore the top authority of Bahrain, UAE, and Seychelles. Also read: India, EU can help shape global outcomes together: Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Jaishankar's visit to Bahrain on November 24-25 will be his first visit to the nation as the Foreign Minister. He will actually pass on sympathies to the Bahraini administration on the death of Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa receptacle Salman Al Khalifa on November 11. He will hold chats on two-sided issues just as territorial and worldwide issues of shared interest. Bahrain has in excess of 350,000 Indians and the two nations have cooperated to confront the Covid-19 pandemic. Flights are operational between the two nations under an air bubble course of action. The Minister will visit UAE on November 25-26. He is planned to meet the Foreign Minister of UAE, Sheik Abdullah receptacle Zayed Al Nahyan on November 26. The two chiefs will take forward the great collaboration among India and UAE under our exhaustive vital organization and trade sees on different provincial and worldwide issues, as per an MEA proclamation. The Minister will likewise examine ways for Indian laborers to continue their positions in UAE in the post-Covid situation. In excess of 3,000,000 Indians live and work in UAE. India and UAE have kept up close elevated level contacts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheik Mohamed container Zayed Al Nahyan during the pandemic. Jaishankar himself has additionally addressed the UAE Foreign Minister a few times in the previous few months. They likewise co-led the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting in September 2020. A gathering of the High Level Task Force on Investments (HLTFI) was co-led by the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways and Chairman, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) toward the beginning of November. Jaishankar will venture out to Seychelles on 27-28 November and will approach the recently chose President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan to introduce welcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and examine with him the needs of the new Government and roads for additional reinforcing India-Seychelles reciprocal relations. He will likewise hold two-sided meetings with the recently selected Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde.

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit Bahrain, UAE and Seychelles

With an outreach to new leadership in Seychelles, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be in the Indian ocean country from 27th to 28th November.&nbsp;Last month, the country elected a new President Wavel Ramkalawan. Wavel is of Indian origin, with his grandfather being from Bihar.

A statement from the ministry of external affairs said, "EAM will call-on the newly elected President of Seychelles H.E. Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan to present greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss with him the priorities of the new Government and avenues for further strengthening India-Seychelles bilateral relations."

The External Affairs Ministery&nbsp;will also hold bilateral consultations with the newly appointed counterpart, Minister for Foreign Affairs Sylvestre Radegonde.&nbsp;

Amid&nbsp;the COVID-19 pandemic, under mission Sagar 1, India had sent aid to Seychelles.&nbsp;Its also engaged in building a number of infrastructure projects in the country. These include&nbsp;the Attorney General’s Office, Secretariat building, Police Headquarters, and a State of the art Convention Centre for Seychelles.

With an outreach to new leadership in Seychelles, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be in the Indian ocean country from 27th to 28th November. Last month, the country elected a new President Wavel Ramkalawan.

With an outreach to new leadership in Seychelles, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be in the Indian ocean country from 27th to 28th November. Last month, the country elected a new President Wavel Ramkalawan. Wavel is of Indian origin, with his grandfather being from Bihar. A statement from the ministry of external affairs said, "EAM will call-on the newly elected President of Seychelles H.E. Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan to present greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss with him the priorities of the new Government and avenues for further strengthening India-Seychelles bilateral relations." The External Affairs Ministery will also hold bilateral consultations with the newly appointed counterpart, Minister for Foreign Affairs Sylvestre Radegonde. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, under mission Sagar 1, India had sent aid to Seychelles. Its also engaged in building a number of infrastructure projects in the country. These include the Attorney General’s Office, Secretariat building, Police Headquarters, and a State of the art Convention Centre for Seychelles.

India reaches out to the new leadership of Seychelles with EAM's visit