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An Indian Army marching contingent of 32 personnel from the Assam Regiment, led by Captain Aryan H. Deolekar, will participate in Seychelles' 50th National Day celebrations on June 29, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend as the Guest of Honour, underscoring strong bilateral ties. An Indian Navy marching contingent with a military band will also join the ceremonial parade. The participation reflects mutual trust, military camaraderie, and the shared commitment to deepen defence cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. India has previously sent contingents to major international events such as the Bastille Day Parade in France (2023) and Victory Day Parades in Bangladesh (2021) and Russia (2015, 2020). Officials stated the engagement reaffirms the special partnership across strategic, economic, and cultural sectors.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Golden Jubilee celebrations as Guest of Honour; Indian Army and Navy contingents to join ceremonial parade
Updated - July 29, 2026 09:46 am IST By Saurabh Trivedi
An Indian Army marching contingent will participate in the 50th National Day celebrations of Seychelles on June 29, marking the Golden Jubilee of the island nation's Independence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event as the Guest of Honour, underscoring the close bilateral ties between the two countries.
Contingent Details
According to the Indian Army, the contingent comprises 32 personnel from the Assam Regiment and is led by Captain Aryan H. Deolekar. An Indian Navy marching contingent, accompanied by a military band, will also take part in the ceremonial parade, reflecting the strong and enduring defence partnership between India and Seychelles.
Strategic Partnership
India and Seychelles share longstanding historical ties that have grown into a robust strategic partnership spanning defence cooperation, development assistance, maritime security, culture and trade.
The participation of Indian Armed Forces personnel in the celebrations is seen as a symbol of mutual trust, military camaraderie and the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral relations. Such ceremonial engagements also reinforce defence cooperation and highlight India's role as a reliable partner in promoting peace, stability and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
Historical Context
The Indian military has regularly participated in major international ceremonial events. Indian Armed Forces contingents represented the country at:
- The Bastille Day Parade in France (2023)
- The Victory Day Parade in Bangladesh (2021)
- The Victory Day Parade in Russia (2015 and 2020)
Official Remarks
Officials said India's participation in Seychelles' Golden Jubilee celebrations reaffirms the special partnership between the two countries and reflects the expanding scope of bilateral engagement across strategic, economic, and cultural sectors.
Published - June 28, 2026 06:44 pm IST
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Indian Army and Navy Contingents to Join Seychelles' 50th Independence Day Celebrations