PM Modi's Historic Address to Seychelles Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi created history by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address an Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of Seychelles during his official visit to the island nation.

Addressing the Assembly, PM Modi congratulated the Government and people of Seychelles on the landmark occasion of the country's 50th anniversary of Independence. He highlighted the enduring friendship between India and Seychelles, describing it as a relationship built on shared democratic values, mutual trust and strong people-to-people ties.

The Prime Minister emphasized the strategic importance of Seychelles in India's Vision MAHASAGAR and reiterated New Delhi's commitment to supporting the aspirations of the Global South through inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The first country in the Indian Ocean region that I visited as PM was Seychelles in 2015. It was also my first visit to Africa as Prime Minister.

I came here because I believe that Seychelles occupies a special place in India's vision for the Indian Ocean.

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— BJP (@BJP4India) June 28, 2026

Highlighting India's remarkable development journey, PM Modi called for expanding parliamentary exchanges and strengthening cooperation in maritime security, human resource development, climate resilience and sustainable growth.

As maritime members, we recognise that the security of one adds to the security of the other. The prosperity of one contributes to the prosperity of the other, and the stability of the region benefits us all. This offers a powerful reminder of the depth of our partnership.

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— BJP (@BJP4India) June 28, 2026

His address reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Seychelles while promoting peace, prosperity and stability across the Indian Ocean Region.