Victoria (Seychelles), June 29:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was conferred with the honorary ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title by Seychelles for his steadfast commitment to environmental conservation and advancing the aspirations of the Small Island Developing States.
President Patrick Herminie presented Modi with the title here, the first such honour bestowed by Seychelles.
PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations which are fighting the challenges of climate change.
“Grateful to the people and Government of Seychelles as well as President Herminie for conferring upon me the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’,” PM Modi posted on social media after receiving the honour.
“I humbly accept this honour and dedicate it to all those countries that are fighting the challenge of climate change and consider environmental protection their responsibility towards future generations. This is a pressing challenge which we have to overcome together,” Modi said.
PM Modi said India is ready to do whatever is required to make the planet “greener and sustainable.”
“This is reflected in our various domestic policies, emphasis on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and global efforts like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and more,” he said.