Victoria, June 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people and Government of Seychelles as well as President Patrick Herminie after being conferred with the Seychelles' special presidential distinction, 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon."

This is the first time such an honour has been bestowed by the island country. Seychelles President conferred the award on PM Modi.

PM Modi, who is in Seychelles as part of his three-day State Visit to the East African island nation, dedicated the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award to nations combatting climate change challenges.

Addresing a joint press statement with Hermine, PM Modi stated that the award reflected on India's ties and shared vision with the island country.

"It...