Overview
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will represent India at President-elect Patrick Herminie’s inauguration during a two-day visit to Seychelles on October 26–27.
- The visit is at the invitation of the Government of Seychelles and will be undertaken on behalf of the Government of India.
- The External Affairs Ministry says Seychelles is a priority partner under India’s MAHASAGAR vision, underscoring a commitment to deepen ties.
- This is Radhakrishnan’s first overseas trip since assuming office, according to the ministry’s announcement.
- Past cooperation includes a coastal surveillance radar network and a gifted Dornier aircraft from 2015, while plans for facilities on Assumption Island remain stalled and bilateral trade is modest.