A 12-member delegation of the Seychelles Parliament called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>During the meeting, Mr. Modi welcomed increased exchanges between the legislatures of both the countries. <br/><br/>He appreciated their role in upholding strong and vibrant ties between India and Seychelles as close partners, including in the Indian Ocean. The Prime Minister also recalled his own productive visit to Seychelles in March 2015 that helped both countries further deepen cooperation. <br/><br/>The delegation led by Speaker Patrick Pillay shared their perspectives with Prime Minister on further strengthening cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. <br/><br/>The delegation is on an official visit to India on the invitation of Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.