Victoria, June 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the National Day celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Independence of Seychelles.

The Ministry of External Affairs said PM Modi attended the celebrations as the Guest of Honour, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to be accorded this honour.

In a post on X, Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National Day celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Independence of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to be accorded this honour. An Indian marching contingent comprising Navy and Army teams participated in the parade. An Indian Naval band also formed part of the Indi...