AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU-Africa Trade: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles concluded talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digital trade, and easier accession for other ESA states. Aviation Connectivity: Qatar Airways will restart Seychelles flights from June 16 (four weekly), add Kigali from the same date, resume Marrakesh on July 1, and launch Port Sudan service from July 2—boosting Indian Ocean and East Africa links. Tourism & Travel Policy: Sri Lanka waived tourist visa fees for nationals of 40 countries via a free 30-day ETA, a move meant to support tourism recovery. Ocean Economy & Climate: Global leaders issued an open letter urging COP31 to put the ocean at the heart of climate action, while Seychelles is highlighted in ocean-protection financing and governance discussions. Local Governance: Seychelles’ National Assembly will end Wednesday sittings earlier to support energy conservation, adjourning after debate on the TRNUC recommendations enforcement bill. Air Access: Aeroflot says it will continue regular flights to Seychelles in the summer season starting July 8.
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