Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Seychelles to take part in activities connected with the country’s National Day celebrations, according to multiple Indian news reports. During the visit, Modi is scheduled to meet and interact with a giant tortoise described as the world’s oldest living land animal. The reports also say the trip includes a visit to the Seychelles Coast Guard Base. In addition to the National Day-related engagements and the meeting with the tortoise, coverage indicates the visit is aimed at strengthening India–Seychelles cooperation. NDTV reports that the planned interactions are expected to support further collaboration in areas such as maritime security, the “blue economy,” climate resilience and capacity building. The outlets frame the Seychelles leg as both ceremonial and diplomatic, linking the prime minister’s presence at National Day events with discussions and engagements tied to security and development cooperation. Overall, the reports agree on the key elements of the itinerary: Seychelles National Day events, meeting the world’s oldest living land animal, and engagement connected to the Seychelles Coast Guard.