AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPresidential Transition & Diplomacy: Carlos Manuel Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term after winning 55.88% in the July 19 presidential election, pledging to uphold the constitution and drive economic, social and cultural progress, with multiple heads of state attending. Regional Security & Trade: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, represented by Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, congratulated Vila Nova and pushed for deeper cooperation on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, trade and investment. Lusophone Ties: Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said Lisbon and São Tomé e Príncipe are preparing a bilateral summit focused on deepening cooperation and boosting Portuguese investment in sectors like education, health and energy. North Africa Link: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI was represented by Aziz Akhannouch, reaffirming “distinguished relations” and continued cooperation with Vila Nova. Foreign Policy & Security Cooperation: Serbia’s Dušan Kozarev met São Tomé and Príncipe’s Defence and Internal Affairs Minister Horácio de Sousa in Belgrade, highlighting security/defence ties and thanking São Tomé and Príncipe for withdrawing recognition of “Kosovo.” Development Watch: UN-Water reports São Tomé and Príncipe has made major gains on SDG 6 water, sanitation and hygiene, including higher basic hygiene coverage, though universal access remains unfinished.
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