SEYCHELLES – As the Republic of Seychelles celebrates the historic milestone of its 50th Independence Day, Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief of the World Media Organization (WMO), extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of Seychelles on this proud occasion.
On this historic milestone, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of Seychelles on celebrating 50 years of independence. This Golden Jubilee reflects the nation’s remarkable journey of peace, progress, and resilience. We wish Seychelles continued prosperity, unity, and success in the years ahead, said Gautam Karve.
The celebrations are further elevated by the visit of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who is attending the Golden Jubilee celebrations as the Guest of Honour. His presence reflects the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between India and Seychelles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations, enhance maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, and advance the shared vision of a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Indian Ocean, he added.
The World Media Organization joins the international community in celebrating Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day and extends its best wishes for a bright, peaceful, and prosperous future.
About The Republic of Seychelles
The Republic of Seychelles, a stunning archipelago of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, shares a deeply rooted and rapidly expanding relationship with India. This bond is built on a foundation of shared history, as people of Indian origin make up about 5% of the Seychellois population, with roots tracing back to the first Indian settlement on the islands in 1770.
Geopolitically, Seychelles is a cornerstone of India’s maritime safety vision—known as MAHASAGAR—acting as a critical partner in combating piracy, drug trafficking, and illegal fishing across vital shipping lanes.
This enduring friendship has matured into a robust strategic partnership, highlighted by major development packages funded by India for social housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
From the gifting of Indian maritime defense vessels to the upcoming rollout of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system on the islands, the security, economic growth, and cultural ties between these two democratic ocean neighbors remain profoundly intertwined.
You can learn more about the growing strategic partnership between the two nations by watching this News Report on India-Seychelles Agreements, which covers recent high-level diplomatic visits and the resulting agreements in security, digital payments, and development.
