AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNuclear-Free Pacific Under Pressure: Pacific Islands leaders condemned China’s submarine-launched, nuclear-capable missile test, saying it landed in the “blue continent” between EEZs, while China insists it complied with the Treaty of Rarotonga and international law. Kiribati Security Voice: Kiribati reiterated that Pacific nations should stay united behind the Ocean of Peace and discuss the missile test together at the Pacific Islands Forum. Ocean of Peace Diplomacy: Australia and Fiji signed the “Ocean of Peace” defence pact, with a second treaty covering climate and economic cooperation, as Canberra moves to deepen security ties across the region. Banaba Mining Shift: The Rabi Council of Leaders says Banaba resource extraction plans have moved on, dropping an Australian firm and pursuing a feasibility study with Kiribati and Nauru. Fisheries Cooperation: The PNA Office CEO met PNG’s fisheries authority chief to reaffirm sustainable tuna management and regional cooperation. Pacific Plastics Progress: Pacific leaders pushed for stronger implementation support in global plastics talks, with Fiji helping guide finance and capacity-building discussions. Coral Reef Heat Warning: New analysis highlights extreme heat risks for Asia-Pacific reefs, stressing that El Niño can worsen bleaching and threaten recovery. ANZ Pacific Leadership: ANZ named Terence Low as Samoa country head and expanded regional oversight that includes ANZ Kiribati under Sucharu Tandon’s new role.
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