Chennai, Feb. 5 -- Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie arrived in Chennai on Thursday, marking the beginning of his first state visit to India.
The six-day visit comes at a time when India and Seychelles are celebrating 50 years of longstanding and multifaceted diplomatic relations.
"Commemorating 50 years of longstanding and multifaceted India-Seychelles bilateral ties. A warm welcome to President Dr. Patrick Herminie of Seychelles as he arrives in Chennai for his first state visit to India," EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on the social media platform X.
During his stay, discussions are expected to focus on cooperation in maritime security, trade, development partnership, and people-to-people exchanges.
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