Mod 3: PM Modi's Visit to Seychelles & President Murmu's European Tour

PM Narendra Modi's State Visit to Seychelles (June 27–29, 2026):

At the invitation of President Dr. Patrick Herminie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Seychelles as the Guest of Honour for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles' National Independence Day. This was his first visit to Seychelles in 11 years (last visited in 2015).

• Key Engagements: In Victoria, PM Modi visited the National Botanical Garden, feeding 'Jonathan', a 194-year-old giant tortoise recognized as the world's oldest living land animal.
• Aid & Security Assistance: PM Modi announced a ₹1,250 crore Line of Credit for capacity building, shipping, healthcare, and space. India gifted a Fast Patrol Vessel named 'LESPWAR', 10 utility vehicles, 5 Laser Radial boats to the Seychelles Defence Force, 6 ambulances, 500 MT of rice, and 8,500 MT of cement.
• Diplomatic Milestone & CDRI: A commemorative logo celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties was unveiled, and Seychelles officially announced its accession to the India-led Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). PM Modi also held talks with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines.

President Droupadi Murmu's 3-Nation European Tour (July 19–25, 2026):

President Droupadi Murmu led a high-level Indian delegation on state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.

• Moldova (July 20, 2026): The first-ever visit by an Indian President to Moldova. Received in Chisinau by Deputy PM Mihai Popsoi, President Murmu invited Moldovan diplomats for specialized AI and cyber diplomacy training at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
• North Macedonia (July 20–22, 2026): Received by President Dr. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova at Villa Vodno in Skopje. President Murmu welcomed North Macedonia's intention to join ISA, CDRI, and GBA, and doubled its ITEC training slots. She visited the Mother Teresa Memorial (born in Skopje in 1910) and unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Skopje.
• Romania (July 23–25, 2026): The first visit by an Indian President in three decades, hosted by President Nicusor Dan at Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest. Both nations agreed to double bilateral trade in 3 years, establish an ICCR Indian Studies Chair at the University of Bucharest, and celebrate 2028 as the 'India-Romania Year of Innovation' to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. She was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.