AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigh Seas Mining Row: French Polynesia says it will challenge an American startup’s seabed mining proposal just beyond its maritime borders, saying it was approached but not consulted as the Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia sit in the wider area under dispute. Diplomacy & Taiwan: Papua New Guinea has moved to close Taiwan’s representative trade and economic office in Port Moresby under the One China policy, drawing a “deeply concerned” response from the United States and highlighting how Pacific ties are shifting. Maritime Security: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says a “ship rider” deal will be signed for US Coast Guard patrols with local police aboard, amid concerns over illegal fishing and trafficking. AI Governance: UN bodies and experts in Geneva stress the need for stronger AI rules as the digital divide widens, with Pacific countries urged to shape guardrails as they expand digital services. Education Spending Snapshot: A global comparison shows Kiribati among the highest education spenders by share of GDP, alongside other small island states. Visa-on-Arrival Update (PNG): Papua New Guinea publishes its 2026 visa-on-arrival eligible countries list, including Kiribati and other Pacific neighbours.
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