AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndia-Seychelles Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi wrapped up his three-day state visit, calling the next 50 years “innovation, sustainability and shared prosperity” after unveiling 19 new outcomes across defence, maritime security, digital payments, space, health, agriculture and education, and receiving Seychelles’ top environmental honour Guardian of the Blue Horizon. Controversy Over Award: Opposition figures and social media users questioned the award’s rushed creation after spelling errors and claims of an AI-generated certificate circulated. UPI Rollout: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said UPI will be operational in Seychelles by year-end, alongside broader digital-payment discussions. Track 2 Row: Misri also rejected reports of India-Pakistan Track 2 talks, saying any such meetings are private and not backed by the Indian government. Blue Economy & Training: The AfDB signed an MoU with Shanghai Ocean University to expand AI-enabled training and research for Africa’s seafood and aquaculture sector. Local Travel Spotlight: Travel Counsellors brought 30+ top agents to Seychelles’ Silhouette Island for its Gold Travel trip, including marine cruises and Gold Conference celebrations.
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