Updated On: 09 February, 2026 04:16 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie’s visit to India, including meetings with PM Modi, MoU signings, the India–Seychelles Joint Vision launch, and a 175 million dollar package, aims to strengthen bilateral ties. Pics/PTI, Text/ANI

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He was accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival at Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi, marking the start of his state visit to India
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President Herminie paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, with the Ministry of External Affairs noting, “Gandhiji’s enduring principles continue to guide and inspire India–Seychelles partnership”

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PM Narendra Modi welcomes President Herminie and other dignitaries at Hyderabad House for a delegation-level meeting to discuss strategic, defence, and maritime cooperation
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During their meeting, PM Modi emphasized, “Defence cooperation and maritime security are important pillars of our cooperation”

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The leaders announced the launch of the India–Seychelles Joint Vision, which will serve as a roadmap for cooperation in technology, health, climate solutions, and renewable energy
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PM Modi highlighted climate and energy collaboration, stating, “We will expand our cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, resilience, climate adaptive solutions”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie during a joint press statement after their meeting at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi welcomeed Seychelles as a full-time member of the Colombo Security Conclave highlighting the importance of India–Seychelles ties
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A 175 million dollar economic package was announced, multiple MoUs signed, and PM Modi praised the Indian community in Seychelles, adding, “Through close cooperation in the field of technology, we are giving our partnership a futuristic direction.”