AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Security: New Zealand’s Winston Peters says China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test should be resisted, noting the missile flew over the EEZs of Micronesia, Nauru, Tuvalu and Kiribati and landed near Tuvalu and Kiribati, while New Zealand explores joining Australia and Fiji’s new “Ocean of Peace” alliance. Regional Response: Pacific leaders and governments condemned the test as “incredibly unwelcome” and inconsistent with nuclear-free Pacific values, with Tuvalu calling for superpowers to stop using the Pacific as a testing ground and the Pacific Islands Forum drafting a “very strong” joint statement. Nauru Angle: The reported flight path and landing area placed Nauru directly in the spotlight, alongside Tuvalu and Kiribati, as officials weigh protests and security implications. Business & Community: Nauru boxer Rockanson Iga is set for a pro debut in Suva on 25 July, with the bout live-streamed via VitiPlus. Trade & Resources: PNA CEO Dr Saangalofa Clark reaffirmed PNG’s partnership with the tuna bloc, highlighting sustainable fisheries management and economic value for member countries.
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