PM Modi receives Seychelles’ Guardian of the Blue Horizon honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Seychelles' honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title for his contribution to environmental conservation, climate resilience and sustainable development. He dedicated the honour to nations working together to address the global challenge of climate change

Victoria (Seychelles): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was conferred with the honorary ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title by Seychelles for his steadfast commitment to environmental conservation and advancing the aspirations of the Small Island Developing States.

The title was Modi’s 34th international honour from a foreign nation.

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President Patrick Herminie presented Modi with the title here, the first such honour bestowed by Seychelles.

PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations fighting the challenges of climate change.

“Grateful to the people and Government of Seychelles, as well as President Herminie, for conferring upon me the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’,” PM Modi posted on social media after receiving the honour.

“I humbly accept this honour and dedicate it to all those countries that are fighting the challenge of climate change and consider environmental protection their responsibility towards future generations. This is a pressing challenge that we have to overcome together,” Modi said.

PM Modi said India is ready to do whatever is required to make “our planet greener and more sustainable.”

“This is reflected in our various domestic policies, emphasis on Mission LiFE and global efforts like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and more,” he said.

“The Presidential Distinction recognises PM’s leadership and steadfast commitment to environmental conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience, blue economy and advancing the aspirations of the Small Island Developing States,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X.

The MEA said Mission LiFE, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the International Big Cat Alliance are some of the initiatives taken by PM Modi in this direction.

“It stands as a symbol of our nation’s deepest respect and recognition for those whose leadership and partnership embody the spirit of the guardian of our blue horizon,” President Herminie said on the occasion.

Modi landed in the archipelagic nation on Saturday for a three-day visit, during which he will hold talks with President Patrick Herminie and attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour.

Earlier this month, Modi was conferred with Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, The Order of the White Double Cross (First Class), in Bratislava.