AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Economy & Finance: Canada, the EU and 29 other countries backed the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, pledging over C$339m (€211m) including €92m from the EU and C$82m from Canada to boost ocean monitoring used for weather, climate and maritime safety. Mauritius in Global Finance: Mauritius-linked entities show up in India’s investment flows, with Mauritius named among top FDI sources into India (USD 2.31bn in Apr-Jun), while Mauritius is also listed among countries where India’s UPI is accepted. Cross-border Payments: India’s new UPI MDR rules from Oct 15, 2026 may extend to 11 overseas markets where UPI works, including Mauritius, raising questions for merchants on fees. Deal Watch (Mauritius-linked): Accel India (via Accel India III (Mauritius) Ltd) and 360 ONE sold a combined ~4.07% stake in BlueStone in block deals worth Rs 513 crore, with institutional buyers including insurers and funds. Regional Development Lens: A new analysis flags food insecurity risks for South West Indian Ocean small islands, arguing Mauritius’ priorities show the wider gap between regional cooperation and national action. UN & Diplomacy: UNGA coverage includes Mauritius being reported among delegations with empty seats during Netanyahu’s address, as walkouts protested Israel’s Gaza campaign.
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