Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie discussed bilateral cooperation in development partnership, capacity building, health, infrastructure, blue economy, renewable energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties during their meeting on February 9. The two leaders also adopted the ‘Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL).
“Towards a stronger India-Seychelles partnership. PM Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie of Seychelles held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi today. Both leaders reviewed all aspects of the bilateral relationship. They discussed cooperation in development partnership, capacity building, health, infrastructure, blue economy, renewable energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on X after the signing of the agreements at the Hyderabad House.
“PM Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie adopted the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL). India announced a Special Economic Package to support the developmental needs of Seychelles, especially in the fields of public housing, mobility, infrastructure, capacity building and maritime security. Both sides also exchanged several MoUs in the fields of health, digital, meteorology, culture, ocean science, food and governance.”
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other top officials were also present during the meeting. Earlier in the day, Herminie, who is on a State Visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Jaishankar also called on him and lauded his support towards advancing Vision MAHASAGAR for economic prosperity and security in the region.
