AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration Policy: Canada extended its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) for eligible French-speaking students outside Quebec, keeping the PR pathway open until August 2027 (previously due Aug. 25, 2026), with Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announcing the change in Winnipeg. Marine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe formally designated its first two marine protected areas off its coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—setting no-take zones to protect turtles, seabirds, reefs and key fishing grounds. Diplomacy & Consular Affairs: Serbia approved the opening of a São Tomé and Príncipe consulate in Belgrade, to be led by an honorary consul. Innovation & IP Cooperation: The EPO president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen patent protection, innovation and technology transfer, including a validation agreement signed with Angola. Aviation & Tourism Signals: A World Bank report flagged a 7% drop in estimated aviation passenger arrivals for São Tomé and Príncipe in early 2026, even as several West African states posted strong growth. Cultural Diplomacy: China and Portuguese-speaking countries’ cultural week continued at Senado Square, featuring performances from São Tomé and Príncipe alongside other Lusophone nations.
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