• The visit marks his first visit to India since assuming office in October 2025 and coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles, established in 1976.

Arrival: On February 5, 2026, Seychelles President Dr. Patrick arrived at the Chennai International Airport in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN).
Bilateral Meetings: Seychelles President Dr. Patrick met Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), in Mumbai (Maharashtra) to discuss maritime trade, blue economy cooperation, investment opportunities, and sustainable development.

• Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India received Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, and hosted a banquet in his honour.
• He held a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Delhi, reinforcing strategic partnership and shared vision on regional or global issues.
• He also held a meeting with Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and expressed support for Government of India (GoI)’s initiatives such as Maritime Heads for Active Security and Growth for All in the Region (MAHASAGAR), a maritime cooperation framework.

SESEL Joint Vision Adoption: During his visit, India and Seychelles adopted the India-Seychelles Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), a framework aimed at deepening cooperation across multiple domains.
MoUs Signed: India and Seychelles signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across sectors such as healthcare, meteorology, digital transformation, ocean research, capacity building, culture, procurement, and hydrography to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Key Outcomes: The Government of India(GoI) announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million, including USD 125 million Line of Credit (LoC) and USD 50 million Grant Assistance.

• India donated 10 fully equipped ambulances and 1000 metric tons of grains to Seychelles.
• India also presented 10 utility vehicles and 5 Laser Radial class boats with spares to the Seychelles Defence Force, boosting operational capability.