PM Modi gets Seychelles’ first ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ distinction; Seychelles joins CDRI
Key facts
- Seychelles President Patrick Herminie conferred the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' distinction on PM Modi.
- It was the first time this honour was given.
- Seychelles joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure during the visit.
- The two countries signed an extradition treaty and marked 50 years of diplomatic ties.
Why it matters
[International Relations] Seychelles is a key Indian Ocean partner for India. The honour recognised Modi's work on climate action and the blue economy. CDRI is an India-led coalition launched in 2019.