AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoTourism Strategy: Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) held its annual Marketing Meeting at Eden Bleu, reviewing 2026 performance after Middle East disruptions and mapping a 2027 shift from planning to implementation, with visitor arrivals picking up in July and August and Russia leading the rebound while China, South Africa, Nigeria and Turkey show growth. Diplomatic Engagement: Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh to discuss boosting bilateral ties, including economic and tourism cooperation. Parliamentary Links: India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta, congratulating her on becoming the first woman Speaker and reaffirming shared democratic values and long-standing India–Seychelles relations. Regional Sports Prep: Seychelles has launched preparations for the 12th Jeux des Îles de l’Océan Indien, appointing a national steering committee ahead of the Comoros-hosted 2027 games. Blue Economy & Skills: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute is scaling up training for ship design and shipbuilding as blue economy investment grows. Digital Trade Integration: AfCFTA signed with Quest Ghana to set up a Seychelles-hosted AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor joint venture, aiming to cut cross-border trade frictions and payments costs.
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