Seychelles

Narendra Modi received the Guardian of the Blue Horizon award from Seychelles president Patrick Herminie. The article highlights Modi's accumulation of honors during overseas trips.

The Prime Minister gifted Seychelles leaders items including a Muradabadi brass tortoise. Other gifts mentioned are Kanchivaram and Maheshwari silk.

PM Modi met with members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles. India and Seychelles are commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations.

The Indian Army and Navy contingents will participate in Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Golden Jubilee event as Guest of Honour.

PM Modi was conferred the title of 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' by Seychelles. Delegation-level talks were held between PM Modi and Seychelles President Herminie to strengthen bilateral ties, emphasizing mutual defense and security.

PM Modi praised India-Seychelles ties as 'steady, strong and long-lasting'. President Herminie affirmed the enduring bond between the two nations during a state dinner.

PM Modi handed over a 'Made in India' patrol vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard. He also provided six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles, and five laser radial boats to support Seychelles' development and security.

PM Modi visited a tortoise enclosure and participated in a tree plantation ceremony with Seychelles President. The Aldabra Giant Tortoises symbolize the friendship between India and Seychelles, with tortoises gifted between the two countries to zoos in Kolkata and Hyderabad.

PM Modi is departing for Seychelles to attend the National Day golden jubilee celebration. The event marks 50 years of Seychelles' independence.

India's PM Narendra Modi is set to be the Guest of Honor at the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day. His visit aims to strengthen maritime, security, and economic cooperation between the two nations.

PM Modi is traveling to Seychelles to attend the golden jubilee of the country's National Day. He stated that both nations will work to advance progress and promote security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.

The first Our Ocean Conference held in Africa took place in Mombasa, focusing on marine protection, climate resilience, and sustainable blue economies. The event, themed 'Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,' questioned whether global promises for ocean conservation would translate into tangible action.

Scientists used DNA from historic museum specimens to solve the mystery of the Seychelles’ vanished crocodiles, revealing they were not a unique species but an isolated population of saltwater crocodiles that likely drifted thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.

Britain is experiencing a week-long heatwave with temperatures rising to 30°C today and peaking at 33°C during the Bank Holiday. The extreme weather is described as 'blowtorch heat,' surpassing typical conditions in the Seychelles.

Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, canceled his trip to Eswatini, the island's only African diplomatic ally, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits due to pressure from China. The visit was intended to mark the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession.

Gulf airspace disruptions caused by the Iran war are impacting Seychelles tourism. The conflict has led to reduced tourist activity in the Seychelles, particularly on the island of La Digue.