AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia–Seychelles Cultural Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi wrapped up his three-day Golden Jubilee visit with a big craft-and-symbols moment—Muradabadi brass tortoise for President Patrick Herminie, Maheshwari silk stole and Bidriware box for First Lady Veronique Herminie, plus Kanchivaram silk and Toda/other textiles for Seychelles leaders—turning Indian handloom and metalwork into a “bridge” to Seychelles’ nature and conservation story. National Day in the Spotlight: Modi attended Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day as Guest of Honour, with Indian Army/Navy contingents and INS Tarkash/INS Ikshak featuring in Port Victoria, underlining deepening security and people-to-people ties. Creole Flavours Meet Global Stage: In his Seychelles Parliament address, Modi highlighted Kari Koko, samosa and chutney as shared heritage—while the Indian diaspora celebrated with temple visits and performances. Digital Payments Push: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said UPI is targeted to be operational in Seychelles by year-end, alongside a wider set of 19 cooperation outcomes. Controversy Watch: Social media users questioned the spelling accuracy on Modi’s “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” citation, sparking authenticity concerns. Arts & Entertainment: Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr met President Herminie ahead of her Independence Day performance.
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