Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles covering housing, e-mobility, health, defence and maritime security during President Patrick Herminie’s India visit.

PM Modi announces $175 million special economic package for Seychelles

Newly elected Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to make first official visit to India next month

Patrick Herminie has been officially sworn in as the sixth president of Seychelles, marking a historic moment in the island nation’s political landscape. 

Historic Moment: Patrick Herminie Becomes Sixth President of Seychelles | WORLD DNA | WION 

Seychelles opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote. Herminie won 52.7 per cent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 per cent. Herminie represents the United Seychelles party, which led the country for four decades before it lost power in 2020.


Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins country’s presidential race