The theme centered on economic integration for a thriving COMESA region, with emphasis on green investment, value addition, and tourism. In his address to the Summit, the Vice President recognised the importance of green investments and reiterated the need for greater attention to be directed towards investments in relation to the ocean. Furthermore, Vice President Afif stressed on the importance of value addition, which was also discussed at length during the preceding Business Council Forum. Vice President Afif commended the signing of the General Cooperation Agreement between the two countries which will open avenues for further enhancing these relations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism – Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles.

Source: The Guardian June 10, 2023 12:12 UTC