AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSeychelles Golden Jubilee, Environment in the Spotlight: During PM Narendra Modi’s three-day state visit for Seychelles’ National Day (50 years of India–Seychelles ties), leaders toured the Seychelles National Botanical Garden, met the famous Aldabra giant tortoise Jonathan (about 194 years old), and joined a joint tree-planting ceremony—planting a Coco de Mer sapling under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”—tying diplomacy to biodiversity and climate action. Maritime Security, Blue Economy Support: Modi also handed over the Made-in-India Fast Patrol Vessel “PS Lespwar” to the Seychelles Coast Guard, alongside ambulances, utility vehicles, and laser radial boats—aimed at strengthening EEZ surveillance and coastal response. Tourism and Cooperation Deals: Seychelles FM Barry Faure said the visit is expected to boost tourism and bring new agreements, including maritime security, space cooperation, cybersecurity, and mutual legal assistance. Political Pushback: India’s Congress criticised the visit as “hypocrisy,” alleging environmental harm linked to India’s Great Nicobar Island project. Nature-First Tourism Culture: A separate feature highlights how Seychelles limits beach commercialisation (including rules around lights and bonfires) to protect turtles and keep hospitality aligned with conservation.
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