AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiplomacy & Security: Russia’s new ambassador, Kirill Sokolov-Shcherbachev, presented credentials to President Patrick Herminie, highlighting plans to deepen ties on culture, tourism and maritime security, including a possible intergovernmental agreement on Russian naval visits. Housing & Development: NBCC (India) signed an agreement with Seychelles for the Île Aurore Housing Project—1,008 affordable homes plus infrastructure—funded via a $75m EXIM Bank line of credit. Retirement in Service: Seychelles’ long-serving ambassador Claude Morel has retired from diplomatic service after a farewell call on President Herminie. International Mobility: Seychelles is again ranked Africa’s strongest passport in 2026, with visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 155 destinations globally, reinforcing its travel and diplomatic leverage. US Visa Policy Impact: The US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, potentially requiring up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries including Seychelles, with refunds only if visa conditions are met. Regional Travel Rules: Algeria published visa exemptions that include Seychelles among a small set of countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in advance. Global Finance & Tech: Seychelles-registered crypto exchange Bitget told Japanese traders to close positions by Dec 31, 2026 after halting new registrations in Japan.
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