What happened:
On February 5, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrived in Chennai on his first State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, running until February 10, coincides with the 50th anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations and includes meetings with Indian leadership and engagements in Chennai and Mumbai.
Why it matters:
The visit underscores India’s strong ties with Seychelles as a key maritime partner in the Indian Ocean. It reinforces cooperation under India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and highlights New Delhi’s continued focus on the Global South and regional maritime security.