India proud to stand as trusted friend, partner: PM Modi on attending Seychelles National Day event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Seychelles National Day celebrations celebrated the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past 50 years while reaffirming Indias commitment to supporting the East African island nation in its development journeyThe National Day celebrations were held on Sunday with Prime Minister Modi attending the event as the Guest of Honour during his State visit to the archipelagic nationPM Modi highlights Indias enduring partnership with SeychellesIn a post on X PM Modi said Honoured to participate in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles marking the Golden Jubilee of the nations Independence The occasion was a fitting tribute to the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past fifty yearsIn en loner pour partisip dan selebrasyon lafet nasyonal Sesel marke par Zibile Lor Lendepandans son nasyonSa lokazyon i en bon dedikas a traze remarkab ki pep Seselwa in fer pandan sa 50 anLenn i fyer pour debout akote Sesel koman en zanmi ek partener ki in kapab ferhellip pictwittercomoDbonBFLaGmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi June 29 2026India 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 peopletopeople ties I am confident our friendship will grow even further in the times to come he addedGolden Jubilee celebrations feature military displayThe celebrations featured a ceremonial display with Seychellois soldiers parachuting into the venue from aircraft carrying the countrys national flags The display was met with enthusiastic cheers from spectators as Seychelles celebrated the 50th anniversary of its IndependenceExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam were also present at the eventPM Modi receives Seychelles highest civilian honourPrime Minister Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie On Sunday he was conferred the Guardian of the Blue Horizon Seychelles highest distinction in recognition of his leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable developmentIndiaSeychelles ties continue to strengthenAccording to the Ministry of External Affairs MEA India and Seychelles share a longstanding partnership rooted in historical cultural and peopletopeople tiesAs a key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region Seychelles occupies an important position in Indias MAHASAGAR Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions vision and its broader commitment to the Global SouthThe MEA said the Prime Ministers visit would further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countriesThe visit will reaffirm the strong and enduring friendship between India and Seychelles and reinforce the shared commitment of both countries to enhance the bilateral relationship across all sectors the MEA said