AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiplomacy & Tourism: Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Seychelles VP Sebastien Pillay in Riyadh to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation, including economic and tourism links. Parliamentary Ties: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held talks with Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta, highlighting shared democratic values and support for promoting Yoga. Regional Trade Tech: AfCFTA signed with Ghana’s Quest Ghana to set up the AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor (US$5.17B), with Seychelles hosting the joint venture HQ in Victoria to cut cross-border payment and trade frictions. Seychelles Residency Rules: Government outlined three conditions for residence permits: no prohibited-immigrant status, family/domestic ties, and a meaningful contribution to life in Seychelles. Health, Education & Infrastructure Fund: Seychelles plans a new social fund focused on health, education and infrastructure, with independent governance to protect public resources. Maritime Security: Ukraine warned airlines to avoid Russian skies; FlightConnections lists 46 nonstop route pairs linking Russia with Seychelles and other African states. Travel & Leisure: Thailand will cut visa-free stays for many countries from 60 to 30 days from Sept. 15, while Mauritius and Seychelles get 15-day exemptions. Business & Travel Services: Thomas Cook India opened a new outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai, expanding its Tamil Nadu network. Cruise Tourism: Seabourn opened bookings for its 2029 world cruise, featuring Praslin in the Seychelles among 58 destinations.
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