India Deepens Indian Ocean Ties: V-P Radhakrishnan to Attend Seychelles Presidential Swearing-In

Main Story:  
In a diplomatic gesture underscoring India’s regional priorities, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will travel to Seychelles to attend the swearing-in of President-elect Dr. Patrick Herminie. The visit, scheduled for October 26–27, is at the invitation of the Seychelles government and reflects India’s enduring partnership with the island nation under its Vision MAHASAGAR initiative.

Important Points:

• The visit is Radhakrishnan’s first foreign engagement since taking office, signaling the importance India places on Seychelles as a strategic ally.
• India’s Vision MAHASAGAR aims to strengthen ties across the Indian Ocean, with Seychelles playing a key role in maritime cooperation and regional stability.
• During the ceremony, Radhakrishnan will convey India’s congratulations and reaffirm the longstanding, time-tested relationship between the two countries.
• The engagement aligns with India’s broader commitment to the Global South and its diplomatic outreach to small island nations.

Sources:  
Hindustan Times, New Indian Express, Indian Express