Victoria, June 28 -- Underlining the depth of partnership between India and Seychelles, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Sunday that an Assam Rifles contingent and an Indian Navy marching band would participate in the African island nation's 50th Independance Day celebrations.

Addressing a Special Press Briefing in Victoria, Misri said, "Later today, Prime Minister will attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the independence of Seychelles as the guest of honour. A contingent from the Assam Rifles in India and an Indian Navy marching band will also participate in these celebrations. On this occasion, two Indian naval ships, INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak, will also be docked at Port Victoria to mark this very special occasion."...