AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Diplomacy, Bahrain: Ambassadors from Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu and Timor-Leste met Bahrain’s envoy in Abu Dhabi, backing Bahrain at the UN and condemning Iranian attacks as violations of international law. Climate Leadership Ahead of COP31: Pacific “Climate Champions” met in Nadi to align 2026 strategy, including Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, with Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa warning geopolitical distractions are raising the stakes for sustained political leadership. Tuvalu in the Spotlight on Climate: Australia’s Penny Wong urged world leaders to “come to the Pacific” for Pre-COP31, arguing they must see frontline impacts for themselves. Regional Security Split Over China Missile Test: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July missile test near Tuvalu’s EEZ, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters accusing Kiribati and Naoero (Nauru) of using consensus to block a clear response. Pacific Connectivity Milestone: Australia marked completion of undersea cable links so all 18 Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected, including new primary connections for Tuvalu and Naoero. US Visa Bonds: RNZ reports the US has made its temporary-travel visa bond program permanent, with Fiji, PNG, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu among countries facing up to US$20,000 bonds.
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