Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie in New Delhi highlighted the timeless maritime linkage binding the two island-continent neighbors. Beyond protocols, their discussion evoked centuries of shared oceanic heritage.
The occasion was special: Herminie’s first India visit as President, timed with Seychelles’ golden independence jubilee and 50 years of formal ties. PM Modi hailed these as catalysts for elevated ambitions.
‘Indian Ocean waves have united our peoples since time immemorial, spurring commerce, cultural fusion, and enduring confidence,’ PM Modi noted in joint remarks, greeting the delegation heartily.
Economic synergy took center stage, with commitments to local-currency trade, fintech, and digital infrastructure. Anchored in development aid attuned to Seychelles’ aspirations, the partnership advances purposefully.
Announcing a $175 million package, PM Modi detailed support for vital sectors like affordable housing, green transport, workforce skilling, medical services, military strengthening, and sea security. These will unlock prospects for young Seychellois.
Fresh agreements include civil service training in India via MoU and digital prowess exchange. Health cooperation, a hallmark of India’s reliability, promises deeper integration.
As global seas grow contested, this rendezvous reaffirms India’s proactive neighborhood policy, weaving security, prosperity, and amity across the Indian Ocean rim.