AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCitizenship debate: Naoero (formerly Nauru) is defending its citizenship-by-investment programme, saying wealthy families want stability while also backing development, after NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged Pacific countries to build stronger local economies and limit outside influence. Aviation squeeze: Nauru Airlines says the Australian-backed North Pacific Connector has ended without a clear replacement, leaving the airline to run a reduced route while Australia reviews a new tender for a weekly service. Trade boost for Naoero: Fiji has sent Naoero its first pilot shipment of locally grown produce—54 boxes of fruits, vegetables and root crops—under a PIDF partnership aimed at opening Northern Pacific markets. Energy security talks: Fiji and Tonga are both seeking alternative fuel supply partners, with Fiji discussing options in Malaysia and Korea and Tonga signing a feasibility study agreement funded by the US. China influence scrutiny: A report says China “very likely” ran a targeted Pacific campaign to align local development with Beijing’s latest five-year plan, using embassy outreach and media promotion. Regional unity test: Pacific leaders head to Palau for the PIF meeting with disagreement over how to respond to China’s missile test, including reports that Nauru did not back a proposed statement. Safeguarding at games: Palau’s Pacific Mini Games recorded 11 safeguarding cases last year, with most victims girls and women.
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