Victoria, June 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the State House in Seychelles as part of his three-day official visit to the East African island nation, at the invitation of its President Patrick Herminie. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two countries.

PM Modi was welcomed at the State House by President Herminie, and the two leaders participated in formal ceremonial proceedings as part of the official engagements.

The Prime Minister's visit from June 27-29 will see him participate as the Guest of Honour at Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations on Monday, marking 50 years of independence from the United Kingdom, achie...