PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Herminie to deepen bilateral ties

Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the State House as part of his three-day State Visit to the East African island nation, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral partnership between the two countries. The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Official spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal. The Seychelles delegation comprised Vice President Sebastien Pillay; Principal Minister and Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and the Blue Economy Wallace Cosgrow; Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Barry Faure; and Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte, among others. Prior to their meeting, PM Modi and President Herminie also held bilateral-level talks with each other. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the State House, where he was welcomed by President Herminie. The two leaders also participated in formal ceremonial proceedings reflecting the close diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Victoria on Saturday afternoon and was personally received at the airport by President Herminie, along with several cabinet ministers and senior officials, in a special gesture underscoring the warm and friendly relations between the two countries. The arrival ceremony featured vibrant cultural performances, including a traditional dance from the Kutch region of Gujarat.