AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBilateral & Security: Serbia’s foreign ministry secretary general Dušan Kozarev met São Tomé and Príncipe’s defence and internal affairs minister Horácio de Sousa in Belgrade, reaffirming ties and thanking São Tomé and Príncipe for withdrawing its earlier decision to recognize Kosovo; talks also flagged closer cooperation on economic ties (tourism) and security/defence. Water & Sanitation SDG 6: UN-Water reports São Tomé and Príncipe has made major gains in drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, with basic water access at about 80% in 2015 and improved service measures rising to 37% for safely managed water and 35% for safely managed sanitation, plus a 21% increase in basic hygiene coverage since 2015. Heritage & Tourism Potential: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee concluded with renewed focus on inclusive protection; São Tomé and Príncipe’s plantation “rocas” tied to slavery and forced labour were recognized, but preservation is a challenge as private investors eye heritage-led tourism. Energy Exploration: Petrobras submitted an expression of interest for four offshore exploration blocks in Ghana and noted it has already acquired interests in São Tomé and Príncipe and other African countries, moving toward direct negotiations. Regional Services Trade: Tralac highlights SADC progress on Mutual Recognition Agreements under Article 7, noting São Tomé and Príncipe is among the few countries that have ratified the Free Movement Protocol, with work underway toward MRAs for legal and tourism services.
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