&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "PM Modi receives guard of honour in Seychelles during his 3-day official visit")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the State House in Seychelles on Sunday during his three-day official visit to the East African island nation. His visit has been undertaken at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, which is focused on deepening the longstanding partnership between the two countries. President Herminie formally welcomed PM Modi at the State House, where the two leaders participated in formal ceremonial proceedings as part of the visit.
Scheduled from June 27 to 29, the Prime Minister's trip will also see him attend Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations on Monday as the Guest of Honour, commemorating 50 years of the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1976.
Close diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles
The Prime Minister arrived in the capital, Victoria, on Saturday and was personally received at the airport by President Herminie, accompanied by senior cabinet ministers and top government officials. The warm reception underscored the close diplomatic ties shared by the two nations.
On Saturday, upon arrival, PM Modi was welcomed with vibrant cultural performances, including a traditional Indian dance from the Kutch region of Gujarat. Later, he paid a visit to the Seychelles National Botanical Garden, marking a significant cultural and environmental participation during his ongoing visit to the island nation.
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During the visit, PM Modi also presented a 'Made in India' Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), PS LESPWAR, alongside six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to Seychelles in order to bolster the maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol capabilities of the island nation. Additionally, on the first day of PM Modi's official visit, a high-level handover ceremony was held in the presence of President Herminie at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria.
