'Proud declaration of India's ascent': HM Shah congratulates PM Modi on Seychellois honour

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter was conferred with the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', Seychelles' highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. 

In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister Shah said: "New Horizons for India's Glory. Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', the highest distinction for leadership in sustainable development and environmental protection, by the Government of Seychelles."

"This honour is a proud declaration of India's ascent on the world order as a role model in revitalising natural ecosystems while leading the world in growth and sustainable development," he added.

The award acknowledges PM Modi's long-standing push for sustainable growth and his green vision.

Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to President Patrick Herminie for the warm welcome and honouring him with the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" award.

"I humbly accept this title with honour and dedicate it to all other countries that are struggling against the challenges of climate change and that consider the protection of the environment their responsibility toward future generations. This is an urgent challenge that we need to overcome together," the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

Later, addressing a joint press meet with Seychelles President Herminie following their meeting, PM Modi added that the Indian Ocean's security, sustainability, and prosperity are shared responsibilities of nations, as he stressed that India's vision for it is to make it an "Ocean of Opportunity".

"We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home. Its security, sustainability and prosperity are our shared responsibility. This sentiment is the basis of our MAHASAGAR vision," he said.

The Seychellois honour is the latest in a series of global honours recognising Prime Minister Modi's work on climate action, sustainable development, and green growth.

In May, PM Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, during a ceremony held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome.

PM Modi is currently on a three-day State visit to Seychelles.

--IANS

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