AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: Seychelles’ Foreign Minister Barry Faure is set to visit China on May 18-19, as Beijing signals fresh momentum in bilateral ties. Tourism & Blue Economy: Seychelles is also leaning hard into its “blue” pitch—its decommissioned Coast Guard patrol boat PS Topaz has been intentionally sunk as an artificial reef to boost marine life and diving tourism, following the wider push to turn military assets into tourism infrastructure. Regional Connectivity: Air Tanzania (ATCL) plans direct Moscow flights later this year via Seychelles, part of a Tanzania-Russia deal that also covers energy, agriculture, education and logistics. Sports & Community: Pakistani runner Waqar Ahmad defended his Seychelles Trail Run title, while Seychelles hosted an IP Run for Sports Innovation to link creativity, sport and intellectual property. International Outreach: Seychelles’ High Commissioner to India met Assam’s governor to explore tourism, ecological cooperation and student exchanges. Politics Watch: Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland renewed the focus on security, energy and technology ties—an example of how new partnerships are being built across the region.
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