AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSeychelles-Canada Travel Update: Moroccan and Seychellois citizens may qualify for Canada’s eTA (instead of a visitor visa) when flying, but only if they’ve held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or have a valid US non-immigrant visa, and they’re travelling for a temporary stay (eTA approval doesn’t guarantee entry). Renewable Farming Push: A two-year agroecology project in Seychelles (Sept 2024–Aug 2026) is credited with boosting sustainable farming skills and cutting agricultural pollution and soil erosion. Maritime Security Watch: Seychelles is concerned about renewed Somali piracy and emerging threats along key shipping routes, underlining risks for regional trade and logistics. Renewables Cooperation: Seychelles and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) reaffirmed plans to deepen cooperation on solar PV and renewable energy development. Industry & Enterprise Links: Chinese Ambassador Lin Nan met Seychelles’ Minister for Industry and Enterprise to discuss deeper China–Seychelles investment cooperation. Tourism Experience Angle: A Seychelles tourism piece argues visitors should go beyond Victoria’s main landmarks to experience the city’s streets, history and culture more fully. Transport/Connectivity Context: Russia says it has launched new direct flights including to the Seychelles, as part of its wider international air network expansion.
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