PM Modi hails India-Seychelles ties as 'steady, strong and long-lasting'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Seychelles to celebrate the nation's golden jubilee and strengthen bilateral ties. The visit included the handover of a 'Made in India' patrol vessel to bolster maritime security cooperation.
Why it matters
The visit highlights India's 'Neighborhood First' policy and its strategic efforts to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) described the India-Seychelles friendship as "steady, strong and long-lasting" and said the two countries would "together win the race" as he addressed a state dinner hosted by the archipelagic nation's President Patrick Herminie.
The article provides a standard diplomatic report on a state visit.
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