The capital city of Victoria in Seychelles has taken on a festive appearance as the Indian diaspora has erected prominent welcome posters ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State Visit to the East African island nation. The posters, featuring messages such as 'Byenveni Modi'—'Welcome Modi' in Seychellois Creole—and 'Indian Diaspora Welcomes Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,' have been installed at key locations across the Victoria-Mahe area.
PM Modi's Visit for Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Prime Minister Modi is visiting Seychelles from June 27 to June 29 at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie. He will attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour. This marks his first visit to Seychelles since 2015.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a contingent of the Indian Armed Forces, along with two Indian Navy ships, will participate in the National Day celebrations, highlighting the close defence and maritime partnership between the two nations.
Bilateral Talks and Diaspora Interaction
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Herminie to review the full spectrum of India-Seychelles cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. He is also scheduled to address the National Assembly of Seychelles and interact with members of the Indian diaspora.
India and Seychelles share a longstanding partnership rooted in historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. As a key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region, Seychelles occupies a special place in India's Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and New Delhi's commitment to the Global South.
Reaffirming Bilateral Cooperation
The MEA stated that the visit is expected to reaffirm the strong and enduring friendship between India and Seychelles while reinforcing the shared commitment of both countries to further deepen bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors. The Indian diaspora's enthusiastic welcome, with colourful banners across Victoria, underscores the warm reception being prepared for the visiting leader.
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