AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Security & Diplomacy: Papua New Guinea moved to close Taiwan’s representative trade and economic office in Port Moresby “immediately,” with the U.S. calling it part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign—an action analysts link to China’s July 6 submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, days after Australia and Fiji signed the Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance treaties. Kiribati & Regional Mobility: Kiribati is listed among countries whose citizens can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, and Kiribati is also named on Germany’s 2026 visa-free entry list for short stays. Health: A WHO-UNICEF report says most Pacific countries are missing the 90% childhood vaccination target; Kiribati hit only four vaccine targets in 2025. Local Resilience: In Abaiang, Kiribati knowledge broker Terereniti Tiiman is promoting water-efficient gardening to boost food production while easing pressure on groundwater.
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