PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the giant tortoise enclosure at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden with President Patrick Herminie. The photo has been taken from X@narendramodi.
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In Pics: PM Modi visits Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles
Prime Minister Modi, who is visiting Seychelles at the invitation of President Herminie, will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles on Monday as the Guest of Honour.
By Sumaila Zaman | Updated: June 28, 2026 8:45 AM IST
In Pics: PM Modi visits the Giant Tortoise Enclosure at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden
Modi – who arrived in Seychelles on Saturday on a three-day official visit – said the Aldabra Giant Tortoise, native to Seychelles, is among the largest and longest-living species on Earth, with some individuals witnessing more than two centuries of history. Sharing a post on X, PM Modi stated,"The Aldabra Giant Tortoise, which is native to Seychelles, is among the largest and longest-living species on Earth, with some of them witnessing over two centuries of history." The photo has been taken from X@narendramodi.
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The story of the Aldabra giant tortoises gifted to India by Seychelles
PM Modi tweeted, "The Aldabra Giant Tortoise also have an association with the special friendship between India and Seychelles. In 2014, two of them were gifted to the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata. A few years later, Seychelles gifted a few more tortoises to Hyderabad Zoo." The photo has been taken from X@narendramodi.
PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure, joins Seychelles president in tree plantation ceremony
Prime Minister Modi, who is visiting Seychelles at the invitation of President Herminie, will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles on Monday as the Guest of Honour. According to PM Modi, he will also address the National Assembly of Seychelles and interact with members of the Indian diaspora. India and Seychelles share a longstanding partnership rooted in shared historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. The photo has been taken from X@narendramodi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by dignitaries
In this image posted on June 27, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by dignitaries after being received by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie upon his arrival for a state visit, in Victoria, Seychelles. (@StateHouseSey/X via PTI Photo)