AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU–Vanuatu Partnership: EU Ambassador Barbara Plinkert wrapped a five-day visit to mark Vanuatu’s 46th Independence Day, meeting senior ministers and backing cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, climate resilience, governance and investment. Bislama in the Diaspora: Vanuatu Independence Day added extra meaning to Bislama Language Week in New Zealand, with Ni-Vanuatu communities using schools and community groups to keep the national creole alive. Ocean Protection Push: Melanesian nations moved toward a Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), with Solomon Islands joining plans announced by PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji—big marine protection, but with calls for real management. Maritime Boundary Tension: Talks over Vanuatu’s maritime boundary with New Caledonia stalled as France insists on sovereignty over two uninhabited islands, despite shared customary links recognised by chiefs. Pacific Diplomacy Through Culture: Australia’s Garma Festival diplomacy highlighted First Nations connections as “core strategic” foundations for new regional pacts, including a landmark alliance with Fiji. RSE Worker Housing: New Zealand’s RSE scheme changes aim to strengthen accommodation protections and worker options, though housing decisions for employers remain a live issue.
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