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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Seychelles on Saturday on a three-day visit, was warmly welcomed by President Dr. Patrick Herminie. Prime Minister Modi visited the ‘Seychelles National Botanical Garden’ in Victoria along with President Patrick Herminy in the beginning of his state visit to Seychelles.

Prime Minister Modi enthusiastically fed giant tortoises in the Botanical Garden. These included 194-year-old Jonathan, who is believed to be the world’s oldest living terrestrial animal.

During this, Prime Minister Modi and President Harmini also planted a sapling in the garden. After this he met the employees there. The staff gave them information about the plants and wildlife of the Botanical Garden.

Prime Minister Modi reached Seychelles on Saturday afternoon. He has gone to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the chief guest. The purpose of this visit is also to further strengthen cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

President Patrick Harmini, several senior ministers and other senior officials themselves reached the airport to welcome Prime Minister Modi. This was a special welcome given in his honour. Prime Minister Modi was welcomed with cultural programs at the airport. These also included a traditional dance of Kutch.

Prime Minister Modi wrote on the social media platform

He also shared some pictures of the warm welcome he received at the airport and thanked the Indian community for their love and affection.

Prime Minister Modi wrote on ‘X’, “I have reached Seychelles. I am deeply grateful to President Dr. Patrick Hermini for the warm welcome he received at the airport. Seychelles is an important maritime partner and close friend of ours in the Indian Ocean region. I am confident that this visit will strengthen the relations between the two countries and increase cooperation in the interest of our people.”