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India and Seychelles have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Sunday.

The delegation-level discussions reviewed the full scope of India–Seychelles relations during Modi’s state visit to the East African island nation.

At a joint press conference, Prime Minister Modi said talks are progressing on India’s special economic assistance package worth $175 million, which was announced during the Seychelles President’s earlier visit to India.

He said the initiative covers key areas including social housing, transport, skill development, food security, education, and defence cooperation.

Modi also highlighted India’s broader vision for maritime security and regional prosperity in the Indian Ocean, describing it as a shared space of opportunity and responsibility.

“Our vision is to make the Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity,”

Mon annan gratitid anver lepep ek gouvernman Sesel osi byen ki Prezidan Herminie pour donn mwan tit ‘Gardyen Lorizon Ble.’

Mon enbleman aksepte sa tit avek loner e dedye li a tou lezot pei ki pe lager kont bann defi sanzman klima e ki konsider proteksyon lanvironnman zot… pic.twitter.com/aHZVPOe9cF

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 28, 2026

data-start="984" data-end="1176">Modi said, adding that the security, sustainability, and prosperity of the region are a “shared responsibility” among nations.

Later in the day, Modi addressed the National Assembly of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.

The Government of Seychelles also conferred on him the honorary title of “Guardian of the Blue Horizon,” in recognition of cooperation on climate change and environmental protection.

In a post on X, Modi said he dedicated the honour to countries working to combat climate change, calling it a “pressing challenge” that must be addressed collectively for future generations.