AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNakamal Agreement: An Australian parliamentary inquiry heard the pact could nearly double the eight Australian Federal Police officers in Vanuatu, with work planned on investigations, training and policing in remote islands. Officials said its clause on foreign military bases reflects Vanuatu’s existing law, rather than creating a new barrier. Ocean Protection: The Bezos Earth Fund is providing more than US$25 million for conservation across five Pacific nations, including support to identify and protect important habitats in Vanuatu. Culture and Climate: Port Vila’s inaugural Wan Pasifika Festival brought Pacific artists together on 10 October, with music, cultural performances and a focus on climate action. Health Services: An Indonesian hospital ship treated 656 patients and performed 14 surgeries during its Vanuatu visit on 3–4 October. Regional Voice: Vanuatu and Solomon Islands leaders urged Indonesia at the UN to allow a human rights commissioner to assess West Papua; Indonesia rejected allegations of systemic abuses.
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