Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for a three-day state visit, receiving a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora at the airport. The visit includes participation in the National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour.
Grand Welcome at Airport
Upon arrival at Seychelles International Airport, Modi was greeted with dance performances, including a traditional dance from Kutch. A large crowd from the Indian diaspora gathered outside the airport, waving Indian flags and engaging in short interactions with the prime minister.
"Amazing cultural connect," Modi said on X. "The welcome at the airport in Seychelles included a dance from Kutch. The manner in which our diaspora has preserved and celebrated culture from different parts of India is appreciable."
Later, members of the diaspora presented a Bharatanatyam performance that blended a bhajan dedicated to the Hindu deity Rama with the rhythmic rendition of the Shiva Tandava Stotram.
Ceremonial Reception and Tree Plantation
Modi was given a grand welcome by President Patrick Herminie and received a ceremonial Guard of Honour. Herminie then accompanied Modi to the Seychelles’ National Botanical Garden, where they visited a giant tortoise enclosure and participated in a tree plantation ceremony.
The prime minister is undertaking the state visit at the invitation of President Herminie and will attend the National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour.
