Addressing the Seychelles National Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the Indian Ocean connects India and Seychelles rather than separating them.
Modi drew on centuries of maritime history in his speech, framing the ocean as a bridge between the two nations. The address was delivered as he became the first Indian prime minister to speak before the Seychelles legislature.
The remarks captured the central theme of his state visit, which emphasised maritime cooperation and the shared heritage linking India with Indian Ocean island states.
By casting the sea as a unifying force, the prime minister sought to underline the depth and durability of the partnership between New Delhi and Victoria as the two countries marked decades of relations.
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https://www.republicworld.com/india/indian-ocean-does-not-separate-india-and-seychelles-it-connects-us-pm-modi-2026-06-28-130315