VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honor at the State House in Seychelles as part of his three-day official visit to the East African island nation at the invitation of President Patrick Herminie. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two countries.
Modi was welcomed by President Herminie at the State House, where the two leaders participated in formal ceremonial proceedings as part of the official engagements.
The prime minister’s visit, taking place from June 27 through June 29, includes his participation as the Guest of Honor at Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations on Monday, marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1976.
Modi arrived in the Seychelles capital on Saturday afternoon and was personally received at the airport by President Herminie, along with several Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, in a special gesture reflecting the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.
The arrival ceremony featured vibrant cultural performances, including a traditional dance from the Kutch region of Gujarat.
On Saturday, Modi also visited the Seychelles National Botanical Garden as part of his cultural and environmental engagements during the visit. President Herminie accompanied the prime minister throughout the tour.
Modi also presented the India-built Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR, along with six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles, and five laser-radial boats to Seychelles to strengthen the island nation’s maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol capabilities.
The handover ceremony was held at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria in the presence of President Herminie on the first day of the prime minister’s official state visit.
The specialized maritime vessel was manufactured by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Highlighting the milestone, the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X: “Together as partners. Stronger as one. In a special gesture, PM Narendra Modi handed over the ‘Made in India’ Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR to President Dr. Patrick Herminie. The FPV will contribute to strengthening Seychelles’ maritime surveillance and EEZ patrol capabilities.” (ANI)
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