Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Seychelles as a full-time member of the Colombo Security Conclave, describing defence and maritime cooperation as key pillars of the relationship between the two countries. He also said India and Seychelles would expand cooperation in renewable energy, climate resilience and climate-adaptive solutions.

PM Modi made these remarks during a joint press conference with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi. Before the joint press meet, the two leaders held a bilateral meeting.