AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Missile Row: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva 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 using consensus as a veto and “appeasing outsiders.” Tuvalu’s Tsunami Fear: Tuvalu officials said the lack of warning made the incident feel “like someone invaded your home,” and urged a strong Pacific response. Taiwan Returns to PIF Meeting: Taiwan will attend the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ gathering in Palau after being blocked in 2025, with Palau, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands among supporters. Pacific Connectivity Boost: Australia says all 18 PIF members are now linked to the global undersea cable network for the first time, including first connections for Tuvalu and Naoero. Climate Push at Pre-COP: Australia’s Penny Wong urged world leaders to “come to the Pacific” for October pre-COP meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, warning the region can’t wait for slow progress. Shipping Net-Zero Debate: Tuvalu backed a tougher IMO plan for shipping emissions, while Pacific states also argue the IMO Net-Zero Fund is essential for a fair transition.
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