Victoria, June 27 -- Expressing optimism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to the East African island nation, Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure on Saturday said the Prime Minister's visit is expected to further strengthen the tourism sector, with several agreements likely to be signed in areas including maritime security, space cooperation, cybersecurity and mutual legal assistance.

Speaking to ANI ahead of PM Modi's arrival in the country, Faure said the agreements would expand cooperation between the two countries beyond traditional areas and cover emerging sectors of mutual interest.

"Several agreements are expected to be signed, covering not only maritime security but also emerging areas such as space coo...