AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVanuatu-France Islands Dispute: Vanuatu says bilateral talks over Matthew and Hunter islands have stalled and it will pursue international legal action, arguing sovereignty would also decide rights to surrounding waters and resources. Vanuatu Domestic Politics: Opposition leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau is demanding PM Jotham Napat and DPM Johnny Koanapo apologise, alleging the government misled the public about progress and mishandled negotiations. Cyclone Recovery Funding: The UN Central Emergency Response Fund has approved US$1.7m for Vanuatu after twin Category-4 cyclones Judy and Kevin, targeting food security, WASH and emergency shelter for the most vulnerable. Regional Security & Policing: A Kumul Vanua Police agreement between PNG and Vanuatu signals deeper cooperation on policing and security across the region. Pacific Marine Protection: PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji are pushing a Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, with Solomon Islands joining, but observers warn enforcement must be real to avoid “paper parks.” Governance & Aid: Pacific leaders and indigenous voices are calling for less tokenism and more action as aid and climate pressures mount.
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