What happened:
On February 2, India announced that Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will undertake a State Visit to India from February 5 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Herminie’s first visit to India since assuming office and coincides with the 50th anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations. During the visit, he will meet the President of India, hold talks with PM Modi, and attend business events in Chennai and Mumbai.
Why it matters:
Seychelles is a key maritime partner for India in the Indian Ocean Region and an important pillar of India’s MAHASAGAR vision and engagement with the Global South. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation, maritime security ties, and people-to-people relations, building on long-standing historical links and recent high-level exchanges.