AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Maritime Security Debate: Solomon Islands opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare says a planned US “shiprider” deal would hand a foreign navy legal authority in local waters, urging the government to release the full text and table it in Parliament before signing. Nauru–Israel Diplomacy: Nauru has moved toward opening an embassy in Jerusalem, with Cabinet endorsing a scoping mission to Israel; Israel says it would be the 10th embassy in Jerusalem, while the OIC condemned the move as violating UN resolutions and international law. UN Vote & “Buying Pacific Votes”: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa argues Israel is using Pacific embassies to undermine the international position on Jerusalem and influence UN outcomes. Regional Security Tensions: Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong called China’s nuclear-capable missile test “destabilising,” and said she raised the concern directly with Beijing. Deep-Sea Mining Court Fight: ITLOS procedural rulings continue in cases involving Nauru Ocean Resources Inc and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd, with Greenpeace warning the ISA extended NORI’s contract despite ongoing legal challenges. Nauru Development & Policy: Nauru launched the Pacific Digital Assets Forum, a regional platform for digital-asset regulation and cooperation. Heritage Support: UNESCO backed Nauru’s first World Heritage Convention assistance project, including a draft five-year conservation workplan.
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