Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour, with Indian defence personnel joining the ceremonial parade in a display of the close strategic ties between the two countries. A contingent of the Assam Rifles, the Indian Navy marching band and two Indian naval ships participated in the celebrations in Victoria, where Seychelles marked 50 years of its Independence. Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in the island nation on Saturday at the invitation of President Patrick Herminie, applauded the performances and stood in respect as the Indian contingent marched past. The celebrations also featured Seychelles’ military personnel parachuting into the venue carrying the national flag, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
Seychelles: Contingents of the Indian Armed Forces and the Indian Navy participated in the parade marking Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations
— IANS (@ians_india) June 28, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood in honour as the marching contingents passed the ceremonial dais
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam were also present.
Earlier, PM Modi met his Mauritius counterpart Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations in Victoria. The two leaders discussed the ongoing cooperation between India and Mauritius. They further reviewed the progress made in the implementation of the Special Economic Package extended by India. During their talks, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance attached by India to the development and progress of Mauritius, noting that the ongoing bilateral projects will contribute to Mauritius’s healthcare, connectivity, sustainable development and blue economy.
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