Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie said on Sunday that security in the Indian Ocean remains central to the relationship between his country and India and announced that both nations have affirmed their commitment to counter piracy, drug trafficking, illegal fishing, and cross-border crime. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks, President Herminie described his discussions with PM Modi as “comprehensive and forward-lookin…
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Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the people and the Government of Seychelles after being conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development.He dedicated the award to the nations fighting against the challenge of climate change and consider environmental protection their responsibility towards future generations.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Grateful to the peop…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Indian Ocean’s security, sustainability, and prosperity are shared responsibilities of nations, as he stressed that India’s vision for it is to make it an “Ocean of Opportunity”. Addressing a joint press meet with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie following their meeting, PM Modi said, “We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home. Its security, sustainability and prosperity are our shared responsibility. This se…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. The award acknowledges PM Modi’s long-standing push for sustainable growth and his green vision.This is the latest in a series of global honours recognising PM Modi’s work on climate action, sustainable development, and green growth.In May, PM Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Me…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held a meeting at State House in Seychelles on Sunday. The two leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest.External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials were present during the meeting.Prior to the meeting, PM Mod…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received Guard of Honour at State House in Seychelles. Seychelles President Patrick Herminie welcomed PM Modi at State House in Seychelles and they warmly greeted each other.On Saturday, PM Modi 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 c…
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Barry Faure, on Saturday said that India’s donations reflect the depth of the partnership between the two nations, addressing the ceremony to hand over the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base. The Office of the President of Seychelles noted that the Seychelles Coast Guard today welcomed PS Lespwar to its fleet, as President Dr Patrick Herminie joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the of…
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) The President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, said on Saturday that India has been a steadfast friend to Seychelles during a banquet hosted in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the latter is on an official state visit to the Archipelagic island.According to the Office of President of the Seychelles, addressing guests at the dinner, President Herminie affirmed the enduring bond between the two nations.”India has been a steadfast friend to Seychelles, a sentiment…
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…