New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- In a congratulatory message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Patrick Herminie, the newly elected President of Seychelles, wishing him success in his tenure. Dr Herminie secured a decisive victory in the runoff election, garnering 52.7 percent of the votes, and is set to take office as the sixth President of Seychelles.

PM Modi's message highlighted the deep-rooted ties between India and Seychelles, emphasizing the shared heritage of the Indian Ocean and the mutual aspirations of their people. "The waters of the Indian Ocean are our shared heritage and nourish the aspirations and needs of our people," PM Modi wrote on handle X, expressing confidence that bilateral relations will gain further momentum under ...