Vice President C P Radhakrishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Patrick Herminie as President of the Republic of Seychelles at Unity Stadium, Victoria, Seychelles. During his visit, Radhakrishnan conveyed greetings and best wishes to the new President on behalf of the Government and people of India, a release from the Vice President’s office said.
In a separate meeting with President Herminie at the State House, Radhakrishnan discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation between India and Seychelles. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region and the Global South. “Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C P Radhakrishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony of H E Dr Patrick Herminie as President of the Republic of Seychelles… conveying greetings and best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of India,” the Vice President’s Office stated.
The visit underscores India’s deep commitment to further strengthen and expand its partnership with Seychelles. India and Seychelles share a robust defence and development partnership, with New Delhi extending assistance for several key infrastructure and capacity-building projects in Seychelles.
The meeting between Radhakrishnan and Herminie highlighted the shared commitment of both nations to regional stability and prosperity. The Vice President’s visit to Seychelles is a testament to India’s enduring partnership with the island nation and its commitment to the Global South.