AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarape-France Push: Prime Minister James Marape is set to visit France May 19–21 to deepen ties across diplomacy, trade, defence, climate and business—marking 50 years of PNG–France relations. Ocean Protection Momentum: PNG is also moving fast on ocean governance, with plans for a Western Manus “no-take” marine protected area inside a wider Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, alongside calls to lock in maritime boundaries as sea levels rise. Regional Politics: Marape congratulated Solomon Islands’ new PM Matthew Wale, pledging continued cooperation on security, climate resilience, fisheries and infrastructure. Connectivity Upgrade: TelkomGroup launched the Pukpuk Pukpuk submarine cable system, boosting cross-border digital links into the Asia-Pacific. Business & Skills: BSP says PNG SMEs must build capability now to benefit from the coming resource “super-cycle.” Quick Note: Fiji ratified US tuna-fishing treaty amendments, extending the South Pacific Tuna Treaty to 2033.
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