AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndia–Seychelles Digital Payments: India’s UPI expansion gets a Seychelles angle as an MoU signed during PM Modi’s June visit aims to deploy UPI infrastructure on the islands, with officials also saying UPI could be operational in Seychelles by year-end. India–Seychelles Strategic Partnership: Modi’s Golden Jubilee stop in Victoria is framed as a major Indian Ocean push under Vision MAHASAGAR, including defence cooperation and a reported $175m package and multiple agreements spanning maritime security, health, agriculture, space and legal assistance. Seychelles National Day Diplomacy: Xi Jinping and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie exchanged congratulations for the 50th anniversary of ties, with China pledging deeper cooperation under Belt and Road and FOCAC. Maritime Security Reset: India is reported to be sending military advisers back to Seychelles after Modi’s visit, alongside patrol and support handovers. Governance Focus in India: Modi chaired a high-level meeting of central secretaries on deregulation and “ease” reforms right after returning from Seychelles. Regional Cost-of-Living Lens: A separate report lists Seychelles among African countries with the highest cost of living, driven by import dependence and weak currencies. Business/Industry Note: Maritimo appointed KJM Marine as its exclusive dealer across the GCC and selected Middle East/Indian Ocean markets, including Seychelles.
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