AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Missile Fallout: Tuvalu PM Feleti Penitala Teo condemned China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable ballistic missile test, saying it clashes with the Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision and the Rarotonga nuclear-free zone. Forum Chair Protest: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale called it “not something a friend does,” confirmed a formal protest, and urged the region to stop ICBM testing in Pacific waters. Regional Push for Unity: Australia’s Anthony Albanese says Pacific Islands Forum members are drafting a “very strong” joint statement condemning the test, as more leaders join the chorus. Broader Warning from PNG: James Marape urged all major powers to keep the Pacific out of military rivalry, warning against repeating the region’s legacy of war and nuclear testing. Security Pacts in the Background: The missile test landed as Australia signed new defence and security agreements with Fiji, and Canberra is now hosting Pacific leaders in Brisbane for talks on regional security and cooperation.
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