PM Modi arrives in Seychelles for golden jubileegolden jubilee of National Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day and hold bilateral talks with President Patrick Herminie.
This visit, his first to Seychelles in over a decade, aims to strengthen the long-standing friendship between the two nations through enhanced diplomatic and strategic cooperation.
- Seychelles gained independence from the United Kingdom on June 29, 1976, making this year the 50th anniversary of its national identity.
- The island nation is home to unique biodiversity, including the world's largest tortoise, the giant Aldabra.
- India and Seychelles have collaborated on joint naval patrols to safeguard maritime routes in the Indian Ocean.
