AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Diplomacy: China is warning Pacific Islands Forum chief Baron Waqa to stick to the “one-China principle” after he confirmed Taiwan will attend the Palau summit this month, with Beijing also citing Taiwan’s participation as a threat to “healthy and stable” ties. Regional Security: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July nuclear-capable missile test, despite alarm from leaders like Papua New Guinea’s Justin Tkatchenko, underscoring widening splits over militarisation. Marshall Islands Focus: The PNA (Nauru Agreement) opened applications for a new CEO to lead its tuna fisheries office, aiming to strengthen sustainable management and member returns. Maritime Safety: The US Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew from the Marshall Islands-flagged vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou after an engine-room fire south of Costa Rica. Local Relevance: Guam’s women’s team beat the Marshall Islands 3-1 in Oceania volleyball, while Guam’s men also topped the Marshall Islands to advance.
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