AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeychelles Golden Jubilee & PM Modi visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a three-day State visit to Seychelles (June 27–29), attending the National Day Golden Jubilee as Guest of Honour and holding talks with President Patrick Herminie. The agenda spotlights maritime security, defence cooperation, development partnership, capacity building, and people-to-people ties, with Modi also set to address the National Assembly and meet the Indian diaspora. Local culture in the spotlight: Victoria is already in celebration mode, with the Indian diaspora putting up “Byenveni Modi” welcome posters across Mahé ahead of the festivities. Wildlife & environment moment: Modi is expected to meet Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal (Aldabra giant tortoise) at the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, alongside a tree-planting programme. Trade and skills focus: Seychelles business leaders say the visit should boost trade, investment, and skills development. Heritage push: Russian experts begin 3D mapping of Venn’s Town (Mission Lodge) to support its UNESCO World Heritage bid. Tourism governance: Seychelles is also preparing to host the 69th UN Tourism CAF Summit (July 2–4), with a strong emphasis on human capital and a skilled tourism workforce.
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