AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiplomatic Push: PNG says it will open new embassies in Tonga, the Marshall Islands and Vanuatu, announced at the Melanesian Ocean Summit—aiming to deepen ocean cooperation and fisheries value-adding across the region. Ocean Protection: Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat used the same summit to urge unity to safeguard tuna and marine biodiversity, announcing protection of 17,000 sq km of northern waters and calling for a “Melanesian corridor” beyond colonial borders. Security Tensions: Australia and Fiji signed an upgraded security treaty, framing it as a stronger regional response in a more “contested” world. Plastic & Circularity: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and partners shipped Vanuatu-collected PET to Australia for recycling into food-grade rPET, showing how cross-border systems can work where local infrastructure is thin. Economy & Jobs: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing amid fuel shocks and weaker tourism, while urging a jobs agenda built on infrastructure, finance, and skills.
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