AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeychelles-Indonesia Tourism Links: Seychelles is exploring cooperation to develop Berau’s Pemapak Hot Springs in East Kalimantan, with the President’s Special Envoy to ASEAN, Nico Barito, visiting the site after it recorded thousands of visitors during the 2025/26 holiday period. Regional Trade Leadership: Tanzania’s Vincent Minja was elected PACCI Vice President for the East African region (2026–2028), representing Seychelles alongside 13 other countries, with a focus on boosting intra-African trade and private-sector investment. Seychelles in International Mobility Lists: Moldova’s 2026 visa-free list includes only two African countries—Mauritius and Seychelles—while Oman’s 2026 14-day visa-free policy also lists Seychelles among eligible nationals. Seychelles Digital Finance Focus: A new analysis highlights how Seychelles is using digital finance to connect a dispersed island economy and modernise its financial services sector amid slower tourism-driven growth. Education & Culture: The First Lady opened an International Chess Day inter-school tournament at Mont Fleuri Secondary School, backing chess as a tool for critical thinking and community learning. Blue Economy Angle: Coverage also revisits India–Seychelles blue economy cooperation following Modi’s June 2026 visit, pointing to maritime, digital payments and development finance outcomes.
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