Gandhinagar, June 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Seychelles as a landmark moment in bilateral relations, following a series of high-level engagements that included participation in National Day celebrations, formal talks with the island nation’s leadership, and the conferment of Seychelles’ highest honour.Reacting to the Prime Minister’s post on social media platform X, CM Patel said the visit had taken I…
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Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Seychelles has been filled with “substantive outcomes” that will boost ties between the two nations. He expressed confidence that the next 50 years of India-Seychelles ties will be defined by innovation, sustainability and shared responsibility. PM Modi also expressed happiness on attending golden jubilee celebrations of Seychelles’ National Day.Sharing glimpses from his visit on X, PM Modi stated, “My visit t…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) The ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ Presidential Distinction award, the highest national honour of Seychelles which was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend, was created after a long-drawn and contentious debate in archipelago led to the repealing of National Awards system and the Medal of the Republic, earlier this month. The National Awards, created in 2022 by the previous government in the African nation, entitled any President automatically be …
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…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Peace Park in Seychelles on Monday and also interacted with members of Indian diaspora who had gathered to welcome him. Members of Indian diaspora carrying the Tricolour chanted “Modi Modi” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” as they welcomed the Prime Minister.PM Modi spoke to children gathered there to welcome him.Earlier in the day, PM Modi offered prayers at Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple. He also intera…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Monday, where they were eager to interact with him. He engaged with the diaspora members and took pictures with them.PM Modi is now scheduled to visit to the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria. Ahead of his visit, Indian community members expressed excitement and said they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him.Speaking to IANS, several members of the Indian community said e…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria during his trip to Seychelles, members of the Indian diaspora on Monday expressed excitement and said they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him. Speaking to IANS, several members of the Indian community said extensive preparations had been made for the Prime Minister’s visit, which coincides with Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations.One community member said, “We a…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Indian contingent, comprising personnel from the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment, the Indian Navy and an Indian Navy Marching Band, participated in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, reflecting the longstanding defence partnership between the two countries. The National Day celebrations of Seychelles were held on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event as the Guest of Honour during his State visit to the archipelagic island. Taking to X, PM Modi sa…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the National Day celebrations of Seychelles honour the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past fifty years and also reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting the East African nation in its development journey.The National Day celebrations of Seychelles were held on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi attended the event as the Guest of Honour during his State visit to the archipelagic island. In a post on X, …
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) The National Day celebrations of Seychelles began with parades, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the event as the Guest of Honour, during his State visit to the archipelagic island.A contingent of the Indian defence forces, Assam Rifles and the Indian Navy marching band, along with two Indian Navy ships, is also participating in the celebrations held on Sunday.PM Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday at the invitation of the President of Seychelles, Patrick H…