Seychelles delegation meets PM Modi to strengthen ties

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A 12-member delegation shared with PM Modi their perspectives on further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

PM Narendra Modi conducts meeting 12-member delegation
PM Narendra Modi conducts meeting 12-member delegation


New Delhi: Seychelles Parliamentary Delegation called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

A 12-member delegation shared with PM Modi their perspectives on further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

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The delegation was led by Speaker Hon. Patrick Pillay and included Leader of Government Business, Hon. Charles De Commarmond.

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Prime Minister Modi welcomed increased exchanges between the legislatures of both the countries.

He also appreciated their role in upholding strong and vibrant ties between India and Seychelles as close partners, including in the Indian Ocean.

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The Prime Minister recalled his own productive visit to Seychelles in March 2015 that helped both countries further deepen cooperation.

The delegation also shared their ideas on people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

The Seychelles parliamentary delegation is on an official visit to India on the invitation of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan. (ANI)










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