Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award by Seychelles, becoming the first recipient of the newly created presidential distinction.
The honour was presented by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during Modi’s state visit to the island nation on June 28. As a freshly instituted award, its first conferral on the Indian leader was framed as a mark of the close partnership between the two countries.
The visit formed part of a broader diplomatic engagement focused on maritime cooperation and India’s ties with Indian Ocean island states. Seychelles has long been viewed by New Delhi as an important partner in regional security and development.
The recognition added a symbolic dimension to a trip that also featured agreements and announcements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Seychelles.
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