AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUN General Assembly, Naoero name change: President David Adeang told the UN that Nauru is now officially “Naoero,” saying the shift restores the traditional name and pronunciation and urging the world to “say our name.” ICC withdrawal: At the same UN week, Naoero became the only country to follow US President Donald Trump’s call to leave the International Criminal Court, with Adeang saying Naoero will deposit its withdrawal instruments before leaving New York. Deep-sea mining rules: Adeang also pressed the International Seabed Authority to finish its mining code, warning that delays could push countries to act without waiting for multilateral agreement. Diplomacy beyond the Pacific: Georgia and Naoero signed an agreement establishing diplomatic relations after Naoero withdrew recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Regional climate push: Pacific leaders used UNGA to highlight climate threats and demand stronger climate finance and action, including calls for climate justice at the International Court of Justice process. Pacific governance capacity: UNDP-backed training for Naoero’s corrections service is underway, with Fiji Corrections Service support to build local operational skills.
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