Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles, marking his 20th address to a foreign legislature.
"It is a special honour to stand before you as the first Indian Prime Minister to address this National Assembly. I bring with me the warm greetings and best wishes of 1.4 billion people of India," Modi said.

India-Seychelles ties: PM Modi receives 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' honour

PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to address Seychelles assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Seychelles' 50th Independence Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour, a first for an Indian Prime Minister. The visit featured Indian military participation and naval presence, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.

PM Modi Marks Seychelles' 50th Independence as Guest of Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Seychelles visit marks 50 years of diplomatic ties and highlights the island nation’s growing importance in India’s Indian Ocean strategy. From maritime security and MAHASAGAR to trade, digital infrastructure and climate cooperation, here’s why Seychelles matters far beyond its size


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Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Sunday said the East African island nation reaffirmed its special place in India's MAHASAGAR vision while welcoming discussions on the announcement of India's Special Economic Package (SEP) worth USD 175 million during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra, who is currently on a three-day state visit to the country.


Seychelles President Herminie Welcomes Talks on India's $175 Million SEP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant three-day state visit to the Republic of Seychelles, running from June 27–29, 2026. The visit marks a historic milestone as the Prime Minister attends the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles’ National Day as the prestigious Guest of Honour.  


PM Modi Receives Ceremonial Welcome For Landmark 3-Day Visit to Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Seychelles for a three-day State Visit (June 27–29, 2026), marking a significant milestone in India’s relationship with the island nation. Invited by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, PM Modi will serve as the Guest of Honour for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles’ National Day, marking 50 years of the country’s independence.  

PM Modi to visit Seychelles as guest of honour

Seychelles’ Foreign Minister Barry Faure has praised India’s growing support, highlighting a special economic package extended by New Delhi. Speaking at the Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius, Faure described India as a key partner in Seychelles’ development. The remarks come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Seychelles in June, signalling deeper strategic and economic ties.


India-Seychelles Ties Strengthen Ahead of PM Modi’s Likely Visit

Seychelles Praises India’s Support, Calls It a Key Partner in Growth

PM Modi announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles during a February 9, 2026, joint press meet with President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties.


PM Modi Unveils $175M Aid for Seychelles Development 

PM Modi met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi on February 9, 2026, focusing discussions on maritime security while announcing measures to strengthen their Indian Ocean partnership during the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.



PM Modi Meets Seychelles President, Talks Focus on Maritime Security

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 

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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

Seychelles is set to hold a rerun of its presidential elections between the two main contenders, after no outright winner was announced in the initial round.

Seychelles to hold presidential run-off 

Seychelles interior Minister Errol Fonseka, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat has pointed to India's capacity building role for his country. 

He said, 'continued collaboration between India and Seychelles. We are in the center of western Indian Ocean. We play an active role in monitoring it. We collaborate with India on that'

India views Seychelles as a crucial partner in securing maritime routes and countering piracy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The strategic location of Seychelles near important shipping lanes has led to cooperation in maritime security

Minister Errol Fonseka explained, 'We have collaboration on the coast guard. Numerous exercises with Indian Navy, this collaboration is ongoing'

India has gifted naval vessels and aircraft to enhance Seychelles' maritime surveillance capabilities.

Seychelles interior minister Errol Fonseka highlights India's capacity building role | WION exclusive

In a significant move to enhance international collaboration to combat maritime threats, the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC)/Jeddah Amendment is poised to deploy an International Liaison Officer (ILO) to India's Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR).

Anti-piracy group DCOC to send officer to India's maritime information hub, IFC-IOR

Indian Ocean archipelago nation Seychelles on Thursday (Dec 7) declared a state of emergency that lasted much of the day following a massive explosion that hurt 66 people.

Seychelles declares, then lifts state of emergency after massive explosion hurts 66

Seychelles Foreign Minister Sylvestre Radegonde has termed India as the " champion of the causes and the concerns of the south" & lauded India's "sterling leadership" to the G20 grouping.

Exclusive: Seychelles Foreign Minister Radegonde says India has championed Global South causes

In a win for conservation efforts, researchers found that blue whales have returned to a region of the Indian Ocean near Seychelles from where the largest animals on Earth were once wiped out due to whaling.

Blue whales return to Indian Ocean region decades after being wiped out due to whaling: Study

The main opposition party leader in Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, has been booked in a case involving “witchcraft”. Hermine, along with six others and a Tanzanian, was arrested on Friday (Sept 29) at his party’s headquarters and his office was searched before he was released.

Seychelles’ opposition leader booked for witchcraft, released on bail after arrest

Jonathan, the Seychelles giant tortoise, is having the biggest animal party this weekend as he prepares to ring his 190th birthday on Sunday in Saint Helena which has been his home since 1822, where the defeated French emperor Napoleon died a year before.

Jonathan, world's oldest living tortoise, set to ring his 190th birthday

In a significant initiative towards boosting scientific temper and enthusiasm for space technology in the young citizens of Seychelles, an Indian organization facilitated the launch of Seychelles' first-ever balloon satellite.

UNESCO funds launch of Seychelles first-ever balloon satellite

India has repatriated a woman sailor of the Seychelles Coast Guard, for whom India provided mid-sea assistance and medical evacuation during an emergency, while she was off India's Western coast, near Lakshadweep.

After her recovery, India repatriates Seychelles Coast Guard sailor who had mid-sea medical emergency

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