AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoIndia–Seychelles Ties: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his June 27–29 Seychelles visit with “substantive outcomes,” including a new agricultural research MoU with ICAR and Seychelles’ agriculture ministry, plus a major push on maritime security and digital payments. Digital Payments: India said UPI will be operational in Seychelles by year-end, alongside a wider package of cooperation. Maritime Security & Blue Economy: India handed over a “Made in India” fast patrol vessel and other equipment to strengthen Seychelles’ EEZ surveillance, while Modi’s “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” honour highlighted climate and ocean priorities. Award Row: Seychelles later regretted typos in the Modi citation, saying the circulated version was a pre-final draft not meant for public release—after online criticism over spelling errors and claims of AI-generated elements. Regional Focus Shift: India’s Act East push continues as Modi prepares for a three-nation trip to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week, with attention moving to eastern Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific engagement. Tourism Finance: Angola joined the UN Tourism UNT-PASS platform as a co-founding country, formalised during the UN Tourism Africa commission meeting in Mahé.
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