AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSPREP Governance: Wallis-et-Futuna chairs the Fifth SPREP Executive Board Meeting in Apia, with the Troika (UK, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna) plus Fiji, Cook Islands, FSM, Australia and France reviewing priorities on climate, biodiversity and pollution. Ocean & Fisheries Policy: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva urged stronger fisheries protection, backed a 2026–2035 regional fisheries strategy, and pushed for member-led ocean governance and maritime boundary security. PNA Leadership: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer to run the PNA Office, focusing on sustainable tuna management and stronger returns for member states. Deep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN seabed regulator extended a disputed deep-sea mining exploration deal tied to Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., while still delaying final commercial mining rules. Pacific Security Divide: China’s nuclear-capable missile test exposed fractures in the Pacific Islands Forum, with ministers failing to agree on a joint condemnation; the dispute also spills into Taiwan participation at the Palau summit. Regional Connectivity: Australia says all PIF members are now linked to undersea cables, including major connections in Nauru and the Solomon Islands, aiming to boost resilience and economic participation.
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