Why has PM Modi chosen Seychelles for his three-day official visit right now?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles for a three-day visit to attend the country's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. During the visit, PM Modi will hand over a patrol vessel to Seychelles, reinforcing maritime security cooperation and supporting the surveillance capabilities of island nations in the Indian Ocean. A contingent of the Indian Armed Forces, along with two Indian Navy ships, will also participate in the National Day celebrations, highlighting the growing defence partnership between the two countries.