PM Modi Meets Indian Diaspora In Seychelles During State Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Monday during his State visit to the island nation. He interacted with community members, greeted them warmly and posed for photographs, reflecting the close cultural ties between India and Seychelles.

The Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria, where members of the Indian community prepared a traditional welcome ahead of his arrival. His visit coincides with Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations, adding to the significance of the occasion.

Community members expressed their enthusiasm over PM Modi’s visit, saying they had organised cultural programmes and made elaborate arrangements to welcome him.

Many said they would pray for his good health and continued service to India while celebrating the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

Members of the diaspora also highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between India and Seychelles and expressed hope that cooperation would continue to expand.

Some also sought greater Indian support for the development of the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple’s infrastructure.

On Sunday, PM Modi attended Seychelles’ National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour during his official visit.

The celebrations marked the country’s 50th anniversary of independence and featured military parades, including a spectacular parachute display by Seychellois soldiers carrying the national flag.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday at the invitation of President Patrick Herminie.

According to the MEA, India and Seychelles share strong historical, cultural and people-to-people ties, with the island nation holding a key place in India’s MAHASAGAR vision.

During the visit, PM Modi received Seychelles’ highest civilian honour, the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, addressed the National Assembly and held talks with President Patrick Herminie.

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