AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIsland Tourism: Azamara’s 2028–29 cruise season will include Seychelles alongside Mauritius, Réunion and Madagascar, bringing the line back to Africa after a multi-year absence. Culture and Diplomacy: Tourism chief Sherin Francis joined a Beijing seminar on cultural heritage, technology and tourism, while Seychelles visitors explored China’s pavilion at the Shanghai import expo. Russia Ties: A reception and public tour aboard Russian frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov brought officials and residents together in Victoria; the visit also featured plans for a joint anti-piracy exercise. Foreign Minister Barry Faure has highlighted Russia’s role in Seychellois education and cultural exchanges. Community Initiatives: Round Table Seychelles thanked the government for supporting its Regatta and outlined plans for new public health, tourism and culture projects. Living Standards: Afrobarometer data places Seychelles among Africa’s lowest lived-poverty rates, at 7%, compared with an average of six in 10 citizens across 38 surveyed countries facing moderate or high deprivation.
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