AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Security: PNG and Vanuatu signed a police cooperation pact aimed at tackling rising transnational crime across the region’s vast maritime borders. Cyclone Preparedness: SPREP urged Pacific communities to stay vigilant through the cyclone season and follow daily updates from national meteorological offices. Vanuatu Sovereignty: Vanuatu’s DPM Johnny Koanapo says talks with France over Matthew and Hunter islands failed, and the government will pursue international legal avenues. Kastom vs Government Pacts: Paramount chiefs demanded PM Jotham Napat resign before 30 July and called for the “Nakamal” name to be removed from a Vanuatu-Australia agreement. Tourism Support: Carnival Cruise Line donated tableware to help outer-island tourism operators in Vanuatu’s remote provinces. Regional Diplomacy: New Zealand signalled it may join the Australia-Fiji “Ocean of Peace” defence framework as Pacific security ties deepen. Business/Finance: ANZ announced leadership changes across Pacific operations, including a new Samoa country head and expanded regional roles. Travel/Visas: A new list highlights visa-free options for Pakistani travellers, including Vanuatu.
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