AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Security Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese met Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale in Honiara, backing a push for a Pacific-wide security platform as Wale warned the region’s security “architecture” has gaps. China Missile Fallout: The talks came after China test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile from a submarine into the Pacific, drawing condemnation from Australia and others and raising fears the move could intensify strategic rivalry. Australia–Fiji Defence Deal: The missile test landed hours after Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance and Vuvale Union, deepening mutual defence and broader cooperation—an effort Canberra frames as countering growing Chinese influence. Vanuatu Governance & Environment: Vanuatu highlighted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, focusing on invasive species control and strengthening community-led resource management through registered conservation areas and customary systems. Regional Policing Capacity: AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett is set to promote Australia’s police peacekeeping model at the UN, pointing to successful Pacific training for UN-accredited officers. Local Politics (Vanuatu-linked): PM Wale also met Vanuatu’s Internal Affairs Minister in Port Vila, underscoring ongoing regional coordination.
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