AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeychelles–Saudi Diplomacy: Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh, discussing ways to deepen bilateral ties, especially economic and tourism cooperation. Regional Trade & Governance: The AfCFTA Secretariat signed a US$5.17bn digital trade corridor deal with Ghana’s Quest Ghana, with Seychelles set to provide sovereign support and host the headquarters in Victoria—aimed at cutting the high cost of intra-African cross-border payments and trade. Tourism Policy at Home: Cabinet approved VAT amendments tied to farming and fishing-related activities and Seychelles’ role in hosting an ICOM youth forum, as the Seychelles Tourism Board mapped a recovery-focused 2027 plan after a tough first half of 2026. International Mobility Rules: Thailand’s visa-free regime is tightening from Sept. 15—Seychelles travellers move to a 15-day exemption, while other nationalities face shorter 30-day limits and land-border caps. China–Seychelles Cultural Links: Chinese Ambassador Lin Nan met Seychelles Tourism and Culture Minister Amanda Bernstein and also sent off SIT students for EV training in China, underscoring ongoing people-to-people and skills cooperation. Sports Administration: The Seychelles Football Federation unveiled an international-packed season, with national teams and beach soccer set for Olympic qualification, COSAFA U-20, CAF Beach Soccer qualifiers, and an inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
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