AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Security Transparency: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says his government will review its 2022 China security deal with “no more secrecy,” insisting Parliament must be fully informed on any agreements that bind sovereignty. Regional Diplomacy: Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers in Fiji failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July ballistic missile test near Tuvalu’s waters, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters accusing Kiribati and Naoero of blocking action to appease “outsiders.” Digital Connectivity: Australia marked a major milestone by helping connect all 18 PIF members to undersea telecommunications cables for the first time, including new links to Tuvalu and Naoero. US Visa Bonds: The US has made permanent a refundable visa bond scheme for B1/B2 travellers from Tuvalu, PNG, Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu, set at about US$20,000 to curb overstays. Tuvalu Safety & Recovery: Operation Render Safe recovered more than 11 tonnes of World War II unexploded munitions from Nanumea lagoon. Climate Push: Australia’s Penny Wong urged world leaders to attend pre-COP meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, saying the Pacific must be heard firsthand.
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