AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoDiplomatic Engagement: Seychelles VP Sebastien Pillay met Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation, including economic and tourism links. Parliamentary Ties: India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held talks with Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta, highlighting shared democratic values and support for yoga promotion. Regional Integration: AfCFTA and Quest Ghana signed an agreement for a US$5.17bn digital trade corridor, with Seychelles set to host the venture headquarters in Victoria and support cross-border payments and commodities trading. Domestic Policy: Seychelles set out three conditions foreigners must meet before a residence permit is considered, including eligibility (not being a prohibited immigrant), family or domestic ties, and a contribution to life in Seychelles. International Mobility Rules: Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for most travellers from Sept. 15, while Seychelles gets a separate 15-day exemption. Governance & Oversight: Seychelles plans a new US$2bn fund focused on health, education and infrastructure, with an independent management structure to limit political interference. Security & Justice: A Seychelles-linked residence-permit framework and broader regional enforcement backdrop come as Ukraine warns airlines to avoid Russian skies, with nonstop routes including Seychelles still operating.
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