James Alexis Michel

Cementing its strategic partnership with Seychelles, India today signed four agreements with the Indian Ocean island nation to boost security and maritime partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-day visit to three island nations -- Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka -- on Tuesday in an outreach that will see unveiling of development projects while boosting economic ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on March 10 on a three-nation visit -- Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka -- the External Affairs Ministry announced today with no mention, however, of the Maldives, which was being considered earlier.

Cementing its strategic partnership with Seychelles, India today signed four agreements with the Indian Ocean island nation to boost security and maritime partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-day visit to three island nations -- Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka -- on Tuesday in an outreach that will see unveiling of development projects while boosting economic ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on March 10 on a three-nation visit -- Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka -- the External Affairs Ministry announced today with no mention, however, of the Maldives, which was being considered earlier.