AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNaoero at UN: President David Adeang used the UN General Assembly to formally restore Nauru’s traditional name, “Naoero,” urging the world to “say our name,” and noting changes to the country code (NRU to NRO) and the demonym (dei-Naoero). ICC withdrawal: In the same UN push, Naoero announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, depositing its withdrawal instruments with the Rome Statute repository, after US President Donald Trump urged countries to leave the ICC. Deep-sea mining rules: Adeang also pressed the International Seabed Authority to finish seabed mining rules, warning delays could push countries toward unilateral action. Pacific climate finance push: Pacific leaders at the UN argued climate-vulnerable states are being forced into debt for disaster recovery, calling for grants and faster access to climate funds. Governance message: Dr Aqorau urged public institutions to prioritize merit and accountability over connections, warning that “wantokism” should not decide access to public jobs or contracts.
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