AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNaoero Rebrand at UNGA: Nauru President David Adeang told the UN General Assembly the country is now “Naoero,” saying the change restores how the name is used at home and urges the world to “Say our name.” ICC Withdrawal: Adeang also announced Naoero will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, depositing withdrawal instruments before leaving New York, framing the ICC as increasingly irrelevant. Seabed Mining Pushback: In the same UN address, Adeang urged the International Seabed Authority to “adopt the rules,” warning delays could push states to act without waiting for multilateral agreement. New Diplomatic Ties: Georgia and Naoero moved to formalize relations after Nauru revoked recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia; a protocol was signed in New York by Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze and Adeang. India-Pacifica Outreach: India’s Jaishankar held UNGA sidelines meetings, including with Adeang, and backed tailored capacity-building for Pacific states under the FIPIC framework. Regional Capacity Building: UNDP and Fiji Corrections Service delivered training for Naoero correctional officers, aiming to close qualification gaps and share regional operational expertise. Pacific Labour Mobility: Australia published the PALM eligibility list, including Nauru, reinforcing labour mobility as a core part of Pacific engagement.
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