AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeychelles Trade & Environment: Seychelles has strengthened its ability to manage hazardous chemicals, running a two-day training workshop with UNDP under the GEF-funded ISLANDS project to improve how the country identifies and handles dangerous chemical trade. Maritime & Defence Cooperation: India’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash docked at Port Victoria on June 12, highlighting growing India–Seychelles maritime cooperation and planned talks with Seychelles officials on security and bilateral ties. Tourism Policy: Seychelles endorsed UN Tourism’s Management Vision 2026–2029 at the 126th Executive Council in Toledo, backing priorities like institutional strengthening, capacity building, sustainability, connectivity and workforce development. Blue Economy & Ocean Funding: As Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, coverage flags the ocean conservation funding gap and the need to close it to protect fisheries, climate stability and blue economies—key issues for island states like Seychelles. Finance & Legal Risk: A Seychelles court ruling has put KuCoin back under scrutiny after ordering payment to a Swiss investor over a delisted token dispute worth over $2 million, raising questions about exchange duties after delisting. Industrial Development (AfCFTA): Namibia launched an AfCFTA/AIDA country impact assessment report, with Seychelles named among the pilot countries—aimed at mapping readiness and export potential in sectors like agro-processing, logistics and fisheries.
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