AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Security: Pacific leaders are struggling to stay united after China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with foreign ministers in Suva failing to agree on a joint statement; Papua New Guinea called the launch “totally inappropriate,” while Naoero (formerly Nauru) and Kiribati reportedly did not back the proposed wording. Regional Diplomacy: At the upcoming Palau Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, the same missile dispute is set to be a key test for consensus and the Forum’s “Ocean of Peace” goal. Fisheries Jobs & Governance: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the PNA Office, focusing on tuna returns, sustainable management, and member-led ocean resource control. Digital Economy: Australia says all Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to undersea cables, including new links with major connections in Nauru and the Solomon Islands—aimed at boosting services and investment. Deep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN seabed regulator extended a controversial deep-sea exploration contract tied to The Metals Company and Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., renewing rights while leaving commercial mining rules unresolved.
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