Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 29 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 Indian diaspora who had gathered to welcome him.
He also offered prayers at Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the temple.
On June 28, PM Modi attended the golden jubilee celebrations of Seychelles National Day as the Guest of Honour at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Honoured to participate in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, marking the Golden Jubilee of the nation’s Independence. The occasion was a fitting tribute to the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past fifty years.”
“India is proud to stand alongside Seychelles as a trusted friend and partner in its development journey. Our partnership continues to grow stronger with shared values and closer people-to-people ties. I am confident our friendship will grow even further in the times to come,” he added.
PM Modi was 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.
