Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie finalised a transformative partnership during a high-profile state visit to New Delhi.
The meeting, which took place just 100 days after Herminie's October 2025 inauguration, coincided with the dual golden jubilee of Seychelles’ independence and 50 years of diplomatic ties. The cornerstone of the visit was the unveiling of the SESEL (Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages), reinforcing Seychelles as a pivotal pillar in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR for the Western Indian Ocean.
To support this vision, India announced a $175 million Special Economic Package, comprising a $125 million rupee-denominated Line of Credit and a $50 million grant. This package targets social housing, e-mobility, and the establishment of a Seychelles Hydrographic Unit. Security cooperation also reached a new milestone as Seychelles was welcomed as a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), committing to shared maritime surveillance and counter-terrorism. Beyond defence, the leaders launched an initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to digitise Seychellois governance and agreed on a health roadmap including the donation of 10 advanced ambulances and 1,000 metric tons of grain to bolster food security and local affordability.
