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Jaishankar Meets Seychelles President, Hails Support for Vision MAHASAGAR

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi, appreciating his support for India's Vision MAHASAGAR for regional prosperity and security. President Herminie's state visit, his first since taking office, coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. His itinerary included sectoral engagements in Chennai and Mumbai focusing on healthcare, maritime trade, and sustainable development. The visit culminates with meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional issues.

Key Points: Seychelles President Visits India, Meets Jaishankar & Modi

  • Advance maritime cooperation
  • Mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
  • Focus on healthcare & blue economy
  • Strengthen Global South partnership
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EAM Jaishankar meets Seychelles President Herminie; hails support in advancing vision MAHASAGAR

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie meets EAM Jaishankar & PM Modi in Delhi to advance Vision MAHASAGAR and mark 50 years of bilateral ties.

"Confident that his engagements with PM @narendramodi later today will open new vistas for our cooperation - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, February 9

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon Seychelles President Patrick Herminie and appreciated the President's support to vision MAHASAGAR.

In a post on X, he said that the President would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day and expressed confidence for the engagements to open up new avenues for cooperation between New Delhi and Victoria.

"Delighted to call on President Dr. Patrick Herminie of the Republic of Seychelles today in Delhi. As maritime neighbours, value his support towards advancing #VisionMAHASAGAR for economic prosperity and security in the region. Confident that his engagements with PM @narendramodi later today will open new vistas for our cooperation", he said.

President Herminie arrived in the national capital on Sunday after completing engagements in Chennai and Mumbai as part of his ongoing State Visit to India.

His visit, which will continue until February 10, is his first trip to India since assuming office in October 2025 and coincides with the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.

According to a post on X by the Ministry of External Affairs, during his engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, Herminie met key stakeholders across sectors, including governance, industry, coastal management, and health, to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

MEA underscored Seychelles' strategic importance to India, describing the island nation as a key maritime neighbour and a key partner in India's Vision MAHASAGAR, underscoring New Delhi's commitment to cooperation with the Global South.

"Seychelles is a key maritime neighbour of India and an important partner in India's Vision MAHASAGAR and its commitment to the Global South," the post added.

During his stay in New Delhi, President Herminie is expected to meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties as well as exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

In Chennai, Herminie, along with Seychelles Minister of Health Marvin Nolan Fanny, met with Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SIMS Hospital, to discuss a collaborative roadmap aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the island nation through sustainable and long-term healthcare solutions such as super-speciality medical outreach, hospital infrastructure development, digital health integration, workforce support, affordable medicines, and dialysis expansion.

Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the Seychelles President met with Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and held discussions at the India-Seychelles Business Roundtable to explore investment and cooperation opportunities.

The engagement in Mumbai aimed at strengthening ties with India and Seychelles, with a focus on maritime trade, the blue economy, and sustainable development.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who follows foreign policy, I appreciate the strategic depth here. Engaging with island nations in the Indian Ocean is key to countering Chinese influence. The 50-year diplomatic milestone is a perfect time to deepen this relationship.
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Priya S
Good to see the discussions included healthcare collaboration. Sharing our medical expertise and helping Seychelles with hospital infrastructure is a noble cause. This is what true friendship between nations looks like - helping each other grow.
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Rohit P
While I support stronger ties, I hope our investments and cooperation are transparent and bring tangible benefits to the common people of both countries, not just remain high-level announcements. The blue economy focus is promising though.
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Karthik V
Jaishankar Sir is doing a fantastic job! Vision MAHASAGAR is a visionary initiative for the Indian Ocean region. Engaging with key partners like Seychelles ensures peace and prosperity. More power to our diplomats!
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Nisha Z
It's heartening to see India's commitment to the Global South. We are emerging as a reliable partner who shares knowledge and resources. The Chennai and Mumbai engagements covering health, ports, and business show a 360-degree approach. Well done!

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