Ahmedabad Times

PM Modi watches Indian contingents march at Seychelles’ fiftieth independence (X)

SEYCHELLES: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood up in a mark of respect because the Indian Military and Navy contingents marched throughout Seychelles’ fiftieth Independence Day celebrations, highlighting India’s shut ties with the island nation throughout his three-day official go to.The Prime Minister arrived in Seychelles on Saturday to start his three-day diplomatic itinerary.The Indian contingent, comprising personnel from the Assam Regiment of the Indian Military and sailors from the Indian Navy, participated within the grand Golden Jubilee parade held within the capital.One of many standout moments of the parade was the Military contingent performing its iconic regimental tune, ‘Change Your Physique’whereas marching. India’s army presence additionally included the frontline stealth frigate INS Tarkash and the indigenously constructed Survey Vessel Massive INS Ikshakunderscoring the robust defence partnership between the 2 nations.In a social media replace on X on Sunday, the Indian Navy acknowledged, “Through the port name, Tarkash, together with INS Ikshak, will take part in Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Nationwide Day of Seychelles, on June 29, with a marching contingent and naval band, India Seychelles BridgesofFriendship MAHASAGAR MaritimeCooperation.”‘One other reflection of the enduring friendship’Following the occasion, PM Modi shared pictures from the Nationwide Day celebrations on X and thanked Seychelles President Patrick Herminie for the nice and cozy hospitality.“Contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy took half within the Nationwide Day celebrations of Seychelles yesterday. It was yet one more reflection of the enduring friendship between India and Seychelles,” he wrote.