Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie met in New Delhi to talk about bilateral cooperation in various areas like development partnership, capacity building, health, infrastructure, blue economy, renewable energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties. They also agreed on the ‘Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages’ (SESEL).
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that both leaders had extensive discussions covering all aspects of their bilateral relationship. India announced a Special Economic Package to aid Seychelles in public housing, mobility, infrastructure, capacity building, and maritime security. Additionally, they exchanged multiple Memorandums of Understanding in fields such as health, digital, meteorology, culture, ocean science, food, and governance.
During the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and other senior officials were also present. Herminie, who was on a State Visit to India, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and received praise from EAM Jaishankar for supporting Vision MAHASAGAR for economic prosperity and security in the region.
