PM Modi Meets Seychelles President Herminie In Delhi, Maritime Security On Agenda

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 12:19 IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President Herminie earlier in the day and appreciated his support for India’s Vision MAHASAGAR.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday during his State Visit to India.

Talks with PM Modi are expected to cover bilateral ties, economic development, maritime security and regional and international issues of mutual interest.

President Herminie arrived in Delhi on Sunday after engagements in Chennai and Mumbai. His visit, which continues until February 10, is his first trip to India since assuming office in October 2025 and coincides with 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Jaishankar calls on Seychelles President

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President Herminie earlier in the day and appreciated his support for India’s Vision MAHASAGAR. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was confident that the President’s meeting with Prime Minister Modi would open new avenues for cooperation between New Delhi and Victoria.

Seychelles, a key maritime partner

The Ministry of External Affairs described Seychelles as a key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and its commitment to the Global South.

During his visit to Chennai, President Herminie, along with Seychelles Health Minister Marvin Nolan Fanny, met SIMS Hospital Chairman Ravi Pachamuthu. They discussed a roadmap for strengthening healthcare services in Seychelles through medical outreach, hospital infrastructure development, digital health integration, workforce support, affordable medicines and dialysis expansion.

In Mumbai, Herminie met Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and took part in the India-Seychelles Business Roundtable. Discussions focused on maritime trade, the blue economy and sustainable development.

During his stay in Delhi, President Herminie is also expected to meet President Droupadi Murmu.

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