India news: PM Modi embarks on two-day Seychelles visit
Key takeaways
- India's PM Narendra Modi is set to be the Guest of Honor at the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day.
- Modi will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day during the two-day trip which comes at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.
- India's longstanding diplomatic ties with Seychelles are also marking 50 years, having been established following the East African nation's independence on June 29, 1976.
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India's PM Narendra Modi is set to be the Guest of Honor at the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day. His visit is also aimed at stregnthening martime, security and economic cooperation. DW has the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5G9i1Modi is also expected to address the National Assembly of Seychelles [File: August 22, 2024] Image: Artur Widak/Nur Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Modi has departed New Delhi as he begins a state visit to Seychelles India lost to Ireland in T20 men's cricket in a first Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi will undertake a maiden trip to India on July 1 Here are the latest developments from India on Saturday, June 27:
06/27/2026June 27, 2026Modi leaves for Seychelles, visit expected to boost bilateral tiesIndia's Prime Minister Narendrai Modi on Saturday embarked on an official visit to Seychelles as New Delhi looks to bolster relations with its key partner in the Indian Ocean.