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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday departed for a two-day visit to the Republic of Seychelles to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Patrick Herminie.
The visit, undertaken at the invitation of the Government of Seychelles, underscores India’s commitment to further strengthen and expand its partnership with Seychelles. During his stay, the Vice President will convey India’s warm felicitations to Dr. Herminie and reaffirm the close, longstanding, and time-tested ties between the two nations.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that the visit highlights India’s commitment to its Vision MAHASAGAR and its broader commitment to the Global South.
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India and Seychelles share a robust defence and development partnership, with New Delhi extending assistance for several key infrastructure and capacity-building projects. These include the establishment of coastal surveillance systems and the operationalisation of a coastal radar network that enhances maritime domain awareness and regional security. The bilateral relationship witnessed a major boost following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Seychelles in March 2015, where both sides signed a series of agreements to strengthen Seychelles’ maritime security.
The visit is expected to reaffirm the close ties between India and Seychelles, spanning cooperation in security, development, and maritime affairs. This visit also marks Vice President Radhakrishnan’s first overseas visit since assuming office, demonstrating India’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Seychelles.
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