Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Meet World's Oldest Living Land Animal During Seychelles Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens next week, where he is scheduled to meet Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal. Jonathan, a giant tortoise born in 1832, has been recognized by Guinness World Records and is expected to be a major attraction during Modi's visit. The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles, and will include talks on cooperation in areas such as maritime security, blue economy, climate resilience, and capacity building.