AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear-Free Pacific Under Strain: China carried out a rare submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, with a dummy warhead, landing near the EEZs of Kiribati and Tuvalu. Regional Pushback: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon called it “unacceptable” and “incredibly unwelcome,” while Australia, the US and others condemned the lack of transparency and warned it could destabilise the region. Kiribati’s Position: Kiribati officials reiterated that Pacific nations should stay united behind the “Ocean of Peace” and discuss the incident together at the Pacific Islands Forum. Treaty of Rarotonga Debate: Analysts and leaders argued the test clashes with the spirit of the Treaty of Rarotonga’s nuclear-free zone, even as China insists it complied with international law and notified countries in advance. Local Governance/Partnerships: In a separate development, Fiji and Kiribati agreed to strengthen cooperation on resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, water security and maritime transport.
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