PM Modi wraps up visit to Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his three-day State visit to Seychelles, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations as the island nation celebrated its 50th National Day and five decades of diplomatic ties with India.

Modi became the first Indian PM to attend Seychelles’ Independence Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. The PM attended the golden jubilee National Day celebrations, where contingents of the Assam Rifles, the Indian Navy and the Indian Navy Marching Band participated in the ceremonial parade. Indian Naval Ships INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak also docked at Port Victoria to mark the special occasion.