AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoIndia-Seychelles ties: PM Narendra Modi’s June 27–29 visit to Seychelles delivered major maritime and development outcomes, including a “Made in India” fast patrol vessel plus ambulances and boats, and he became the first Indian PM to address the Seychelles National Assembly. Blue economy honour row: Seychelles says the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” citation circulated online was a pre-final draft with typos on the seal and wording, and should not have been released. Digital payments push: India and Seychelles signed an MoU to deploy UPI digital payments infrastructure in the islands, with rollout expected to follow the agreement’s next steps. Agri-research cooperation: ICAR and Seychelles’ agriculture ministry signed an MoU and a 2026–2031 work plan covering climate-smart farming, horticulture, post-harvest, livestock and food security. Tourism pressure: Seychelles reported May visitor numbers down 3.4% year-on-year, with the IMF warning the economy is vulnerable to weaker tourism demand and Middle East aviation disruptions. Regional spotlight: Seychelles hosted UN Tourism leaders ahead of the 69th CAF meeting on sustainable tourism and human capital.
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