Seychelles President Patrick Herminie Arrives in India for First State Visit

Key facts

• Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrived in Chennai for his first State visit to India, which is scheduled to continue until 10 February.
• The visit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.
• President Herminie will hold discussions with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest.
• The President is scheduled to visit Chennai and Mumbai to participate in various business events.
• Seychelles is designated as a key maritime neighbour under India's Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
• Patrick Herminie was sworn in as the sixth President of Seychelles in October 2025.
• Vice President (VP) CP Radhakrishnan represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of President Herminie in Victoria in October 2025.
• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the visit follows the previous visit of the Indian VP to Seychelles in October 2025.
• Historical records from 1770 indicate that a group of five Indians were among the first recorded inhabitants of the Seychelles islands.