AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeychelles-India Diplomacy: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta in Delhi, praising shared democratic values and highlighting cooperation including Yoga and people-to-people ties. AfCFTA Digital Trade: AfCFTA and Ghana’s Quest Ghana signed a US$5.17B digital trade corridor deal, with Seychelles set to host the headquarters in Victoria and support a new interoperable payments and commodities exchange. Seychelles Residence Rules: Seychelles set out three conditions foreigners must meet before a residence permit is considered, including family/domestic ties and a meaningful contribution to life in Seychelles. Seychelles Social Infrastructure Fund: Finance Minister Pierre Laporte says Seychelles plans a new fund focused on health, education and infrastructure, designed to protect public resources with independent governance. Tourism & Travel Links: Seabourn opened bookings for its 138-day 2029 “Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons” cruise, featuring Praslin in Seychelles among 58 destinations. Regional Finance Watch: A report flags global bond yields rising to multi-decade highs, with implications for governments, businesses and consumers. Maritime Security: Kenya intercepted a methamphetamine shipment worth $63.4M on an unregistered boat, underscoring growing sea-lane crime risks.
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