AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Security & Diplomacy: Pacific unity is being tested ahead of the Palau PIF leaders meeting after foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint response to China’s July missile test, with some members holding different positions. Regional Governance & Oceans: PM Matthew Wale met SPC DG Dr Paula Vivili to push stronger technical cooperation on ocean management, maritime boundaries, fisheries, climate and renewable energy, including work aimed at signing a final Solomon Islands–PNG maritime boundary. Environment Leadership: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting in Samoa is underway, with Wallis-et-Futuna chairing for the first time and Vanuatu part of the Troika, as ministers review priorities on climate, biodiversity and pollution. Fisheries Policy Push: Forum foreign ministers in Suva backed stronger fisheries protection, ocean governance and maritime boundaries, supporting the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035. Vanuatu/MSG Rights Agenda: Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat and new MSG DG Dr Anna Naupa reaffirmed Kanak self-determination and raised human rights concerns in West Papua. Sports Governance: OFC confirmed the 2027 Pro League teams will stay at the original eight, including Vanuatu United, after club licence approvals.
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