AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeychelles–India Ties: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta in New Delhi, highlighting shared democratic values and celebrating 50 years of independence and diplomatic relations, with a focus on cooperation including Yoga. AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor: The AfCFTA Secretariat and Ghana’s Quest Ghana signed an agreement for a US$5.17bn digital trade corridor hosted in Victoria, aiming to cut cross-border payment and trade costs and support an interoperable payments system plus a commodities exchange. Seychelles Social Infrastructure Fund: Finance Minister Pierre Laporte says Seychelles plans a new fund focused on health, education and infrastructure, with independent governance to protect public resources from political interference. Maritime & Security: A Seychelles-linked regional spotlight comes as Kenya reports a major methamphetamine seizure from an unregistered vessel, underscoring risks from small, unmarked boats and IUU activity in Indian Ocean shipping lanes. Tourism Academy in Russia: Seychelles Tourism Academy held a “Knowledge Day” lesson in Russia with students, linking education and environmental habits like waste sorting and reducing plastic packaging. Global Context: A report warns air conditioning is saving lives but could drive major climate impacts as cooling demand rises worldwide.
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