AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Fisheries & Ocean Governance: Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers in Suva urged urgent action to protect fisheries, strengthen ocean rules, and secure maritime boundaries, backing the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035 and pushing member-led implementation. PNA Tuna Leadership: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the PNA Office, with a focus on commercial performance, governance, and maximising returns from sustainable tuna management. SPREP Board in Samoa: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting is underway in Samoa, with the agency stressing its role in helping Pacific communities manage climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and disaster risks. Pacific Unity Tested by China Missile: Foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July nuclear-capable missile test, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters saying consensus was blocked by Nauru and Kiribati, leaving the issue for leaders to tackle later. Digital Connectivity Boost: Australia says every Pacific Islands Forum member is now connected to undersea cable networks, including new links to Nauru, supporting trade, investment, and participation in the digital economy. Deep-Sea Mining Rules Delayed: The UN’s International Seabed Authority extended a disputed deep-sea exploration contract for Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., while again delaying final commercial mining rules.
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