Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his three-day State visit to Seychelles. Prior to his departure, PM Modi greeted members of Indian community gathered outside the airport to meet him. People carrying Indian flags chanted “Modi, Modi” and “Vande Mataram” as he interacted with them.Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Peace Park in Seychelles. He also interacted with members of the In…
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Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Seychelles National Assembly, Bernard Georges, said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit will encourage political leaders of the East African island country to look at India as an example of unity in diversity. In his remarks at the National Assembly as PM Modi addressed a special session during his state visit, Georges expressed gratitude to India for the support given to Seychelles in various sectors over the past 50 years. Noting…
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the transfer of the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Lespwar to the Seychelles Coast Guard marks another important milestone in the growing India-Seychelles partnership in defence and maritime security.“Took part in the handing-over ceremony of the Fast Patrol Vessel Lespwar, ambulances and utility vehicles for SDF at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base with President Dr. Patrick Herminie,” PM Modi wrote on X.“The transfer of …
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over ‘Made in India’ Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR, six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to strengthen Seychelles’ maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) priorities. The handing-over ceremony took place in the presence of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria, during the first day of PM Modi’s State Visit to the archipelagic isl…
Beau Vallon, June 27 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Saturday expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, saying they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him. Some members even described him as India’s ‘Dhurandhar.’ Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community shared their enthusiasm about the Prime Minister’s visit.Bharat Irani, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “I have been working here for the last 15 years. We are very excited, a…
Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) As Bangladesh marks Independence Day on Thursday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that anti-independence forces — supported by “domestic and foreign conspiracies” — are attempting to erode the ideals of the country’s 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. “Today, the country is passing through a difficult and challenging time. After overcoming many obstacles and moving the nation toward prosperity, certain anti-independence forces — backed by domestic and …
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National Day, highlighting what he described as a growing partnership rooted in shared interests in the Indo-Pacific.“It is a great honor to congratulate the people of Sri Lanka as they celebrate their National Day,” Rubio said in a press statement issued by the State Department.He said the United States and Sri Lanka have “built a relationship grounded in mutual respect and a commitme…