AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Islands Forum wrap: Leaders in Palau agreed the Belau Declaration on urgent climate action, set up a new annual police ministers meeting, and kept Taiwan’s “development partner” status—while China warned of “consequences” over Taiwan’s access. West Papua human rights: Rabuka and Marape will lead a Pacific mission recognising Indonesia’s sovereignty over West Papua while pushing for human rights protections and a 2027 reporting back. Cook Islands port deal: The US and New Zealand will co-fund a $60m Penrhyn (Tongareva) port upgrade (US $50m, NZ $10m), but Greenpeace calls it colonial “resource grabbing” tied to deep-sea mining; Cook Islands leaders describe it as a “lifeline.” Aitutaki power shock: Government approved a $700,000 bailout for TMU alongside a 20% electricity tariff rise for Aitutaki. Deep-sea mining debate: Greenpeace says Indigenous knowledge must be treated as equal to science, with communities controlling how it’s used. Regional security push: Australia announced $600m for Pacific surveillance targeting drug trafficking routes. Sport (Cook Islands): Cook Islands’ AirBadminton team returned with medals, and the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship kicks off in Solomon Islands with Cook Islands among the contenders.
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