AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeychelles–India State Visit: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Victoria for Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National Day (June 27–29), meeting President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and engaging the Indian diaspora—underlining India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and Global South ties. Oldest Living Icon: Modi’s itinerary includes meeting “Jonathan,” the world’s oldest living land animal (giant tortoise), at the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, plus a tree-planting ceremony. Maritime & Tech Cooperation: India’s High Commissioner Rohit Rathish says new deals are expected in AI, cyberspace, cybersecurity, marine sciences, conservation, and the blue economy. UN Tourism in Victoria: Seychelles prepares to host the 69th UN Tourism CAF meeting (July 2–4) alongside a human-capital conference to boost Africa’s tourism workforce. Heritage Mapping: Russian experts begin 3D mapping of Venn’s Town (Mission Lodge) to support its UNESCO World Heritage nomination. Local Science for Fisheries: Seychelles Fisheries Authority research targets sustainable catches by using size limits to protect juveniles and future stocks. Microbiome Study: UK-led research on Seychelles birds suggests close-contact living groups share more similar gut bacteria—likely relevant to humans too.
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