Modi Highlights India’s Role in Seychelles National Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour.
Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the Independence Day celebrations in Seychelles. He is currently on a three-day visit to Seychelles starting Saturday. The Independence Day celebrations coincided with the marking of 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles.

Honoured to participate in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, marking the Golden Jubilee of the nation’s Independence. The occasion was a fitting tribute to the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past fifty years.

India is proud to stand alongside… pic.twitter.com/DIN4hUdKlq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  highlighted the participation of contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, describing it as another reflection of the enduring friendship between the two nations.

Contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy took part in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles yesterday. It was yet another reflection of the enduring friendship between India and Seychelles. pic.twitter.com/FTJDDxucSz

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2026

Sharing the update on social media, PM Modi said:"Contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy took part in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles yesterday. It was yet another reflection of the enduring friendship between India and Seychelles."

The participation of Indian defence personnel in the ceremonial parade underscores the deepening strategic partnership and close defence cooperation between India and Seychelles. The two countries have maintained strong ties across maritime security, capacity building, disaster response, and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean.

India has remained one of Seychelles' key development and security partners, with both nations working closely to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean Region.

The latest participation by the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy further reinforces the longstanding bond of trust, mutual respect, and friendship shared by India and Seychelles.