AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Islands Forum, Palau leaders’ meeting: Taiwan will attend the 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ gathering in Palau as a development partner, after being barred from last year’s event when the Solomon Islands excluded external partners under pressure tied to China. Regional security: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s recent nuclear-capable missile test, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters saying consensus was used as a veto by Kiribati and Naoero (formerly Nauru). Connectivity milestone: Australia says all 18 PIF members are now linked to global undersea cable networks, including second connections supported for Palau. Palau domestic: Palau’s AG is moving toward public access to the sex offender registry with an on-site computer, while President Whipps renewed calls for a deep-sea mining moratorium at the International Seabed Authority. Local governance: A chief’s blockade of Ngardmau Waterfall reopened a land dispute that affects tourism access. Sports: Guam swept Palau in Oceania volleyball, while Guam women also beat Palau to keep medal hopes alive.
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