AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Islands Forum unity under strain: Leaders head to Palau for the 55th PIF Leaders Meeting with a major test looming after foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint response to China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with Reuters reporting Nauru and Kiribati did not endorse the proposed statement. China-Taiwan diplomacy at the summit: The PIF confirmed Taiwan will attend this year despite Beijing’s warning to the Forum’s secretary-general, after Taipei was barred from last year’s meeting and external countries were disinvited. Fisheries push for stronger ocean governance: Pacific foreign ministers backed tougher fisheries protection, maritime boundary priorities, and a regional fisheries strategy framework for leaders to consider. Nauru-linked deep-sea mining rules stall: The UN seabed mining regulator extended a controversial exploration contract tied to Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., while still failing to finalise rules for commercial mining. PNA leadership vacancy: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement opened applications for a new CEO to lead the PNA Office on sustainable tuna fisheries and ocean resource management. Regional connectivity upgrade: Australia says undersea cables now connect all PIF members, including Nauru, boosting access to digital services.
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