PM Modi attends Seychelles' 50th Independence anniversary as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Seychelles as Guest of Honour on 29 June 2026, the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Seychelles' Independence Day celebrations.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Seychelles on 29 June 2026 as the Guest of Honour, at the invitation of President Patrick Herminie, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Independence Day celebrations in Seychelles. The celebrations coincided with 50 years of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. Contingents from the Assam Rifles and the Indian Navy, along with an Indian Navy Marching Band, took part in the national parade, and Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria.
Key facts
- Date
- 29 June 2026
- Occasion
- 50th anniversary of Seychelles' Independence; 50 years of India-Seychelles diplomatic ties
- Host
- President Patrick Herminie
- First
- First Indian PM at Seychelles' Independence Day celebrations
- Indian participation
- Assam Rifles, Indian Navy contingents and band; INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak at Port Victoria
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At whose invitation did Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the 50th Independence anniversary celebrations of Seychelles on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Patrick Herminie
Prime Minister Modi attended as Guest of Honour at the invitation of the President of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's participation in Seychelles' Independence Day celebrations (June 2026): 1. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Independence Day celebrations in Seychelles. 2. The celebrations coincided with 50 years of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. 3. Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per the Prime Minister's Office release of 29 June 2026.