AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Diplomacy: India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned the global order is under stress from geopolitical rivalry and conflicts, urging stronger multilateralism and reforms to make international institutions more participative. UNGA Meetings: Jaishankar also met Switzerland’s foreign minister and Nauru President David Adeang, discussing closer ties and multilateral cooperation. Pacific Security: At the Pacific Islands Forum, 16 of 18 states backed a statement expressing concern over a recent ICBM test over the region, but Nauru (and Kiribati) declined to sign. Development Funding: The Asian Development Bank says it will scale up investment across Asia-Pacific, with Nauru’s leaders attending the governors’ meeting and pushing priorities like maritime transport, renewable energy and public sector reform. Social Protection: A UN DESA brief says Pacific SIDS, including Nauru, need stronger social protection to cut poverty and build resilience to climate and economic shocks. Diplomatic Moves: Georgia and Nauru are set to establish official diplomatic relations, with a protocol planned to be signed in New York. Media Influence: A report highlights China’s growing institutionalised media presence across Fiji and the wider Pacific.
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