AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVanuatu Independence & diplomacy: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape joined Vanuatu leaders and regional dignitaries to mark the country’s 46th Independence Anniversary in Port Vila, with PNG’s long support formally recognised and a high-level bilateral meeting planned to deepen ties. EU partnership: EU Ambassador Barbara Plinkert wrapped a five-day visit focused on expanding EU–Vanuatu cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, climate resilience, governance and investment, meeting senior ministers and sector directors. Maritime security upgrade: Vanuatu received an IMO needs-assessment mission for Port Vila and Luganville to strengthen SOLAS XI-2 and the ISPS Code, reviewing governance, legal implementation and port facility security arrangements. Regional info integrity: A report warns Facebook algorithm changes are sharply cutting reach for Pacific news outlets, raising concerns for how Vanuatu and the wider region access official information and election/disaster updates. International legal/recognition ripple: Nauru (now “Naoero”) ended recognition and diplomatic relations with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, joining Vanuatu and Tuvalu in reversing earlier recognition.
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