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27 Jun 2026


PM Modi to meet world’s oldest animal

Historic encounter in Seychelles highlights conservation, friendship and environmental ties during official visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, during his three-day Seychelles visit. The 194-year-old giant tortoise is a highlight of Modi’s itinerary, alongside bilateral talks and the island nation’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations.