AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndia–Seychelles State Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Victoria for a three-day trip as Guest of Honour for Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National Day, with President Patrick Herminie leading a ceremonial welcome and cultural performances at the airport. Parliament & People-to-People: Modi is set to hold talks with Herminie, address the National Assembly, and meet the Indian diaspora, which has been publicly preparing to welcome him. Maritime, Defence & New Deals: Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure says the visit should boost tourism and unlock new agreements, including maritime security, space cooperation, cybersecurity, and mutual legal assistance, while the Indian High Commissioner expects a stronger defence and security push. UN Reform Push: Faure also reiterated Seychelles’ support for India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat, calling for reform of the post-1945 global order and more balanced representation for Africa and India. Cultural-Environmental Moment: Modi’s itinerary includes a visit to the National Botanical Garden, where he is expected to interact with Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, and plant a tree. China Presence: A Chinese naval destroyer, Tangshan, has arrived in Port Victoria for a goodwill visit, underscoring the wider regional diplomatic and security backdrop.
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