PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure, joins Seychelles President in tree plantation ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Seychelles National Botanical Garden to view the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and participate in a tree planting ceremony with President Patrick Herminie. The visit emphasized the diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles and their shared commitment to environmental conservation.
Why it matters
This visit underscores the use of environmental diplomacy and soft power to strengthen bilateral relations between India and island nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) visited the giant tortoise enclosure at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden with President Patrick Herminie.
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