AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeychelles–India diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi is set to visit Seychelles from June 27–29 as Guest of Honour for the Golden Jubilee National Day, with talks expected to deepen cooperation across maritime security, digital transformation, and the Indian Ocean agenda under Vision MAHASAGAR. AI & cybersecurity push: India’s High Commissioner Rohit Rathish says new areas of collaboration are on the table, including AI, cyberspace, cybersecurity, marine sciences, conservation, and the blue economy. Tourism governance: Seychelles is preparing to host the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting (2–4 July) in Victoria, alongside a human capital conference aimed at boosting Africa’s tourism workforce. Marine science for fisheries: Seychelles Fisheries Authority research is guiding sustainable harvesting, including minimum fish size rules to protect juveniles under the Mahe Plateau Trap and Line co-management plan. UNESCO heritage tech: Russian specialists will carry out 3D mapping and digital documentation of Venn’s Town (Mission Lodge) to strengthen its UNESCO World Heritage nomination dossier. Public holiday: State House has gazetted 30 June 2026 as a public holiday to extend Golden Jubilee celebrations. Health: Africa Vaccination Week 2026 highlighted progress and continued gaps, stressing immunisation as a foundation for resilience. Local science & society: New research on Seychelles birds suggests close living can spread gut bacteria—an insight researchers say may also apply to people.
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