AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Tonga’s PM Lord Fakafanua has arrived for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, with talks expected to focus on peace and security, climate resilience, ocean governance and regional economic direction. Deep-sea mining pushback: Civil society in Palau is renewing calls for a ban, warning seabed extraction could trigger long-term legal, financial and environmental liabilities; a new report flags Tonga among countries exposed to investor-state dispute risks. Tonga governance and audits: In Parliament, Tongatapu 5 MP Dr ʻAisake Eke warned worsening audit results could erode confidence from overseas budget partners. Hū Louifi controversy: Tonga’s PM’s Office says Lord Fakafanua accepted a proposal for a Hū Louifi to the King, after earlier Palace direction to stop it; it also disputes claims about taxpayer funding and a leaked memo. New Zealand services in Tonga: NZ will open a Visa Application Centre in Nuku’alofa on September 14, including for Recognised Seasonal Employer applications. Workforce policy: Tonga has launched its first National Apprenticeship Policy to tackle labour force challenges. Sports diplomacy: Australia announced $15.6m to support Pacific athletes and officials toward Brisbane 2032 and other regional events. UN diplomacy backdrop: UNGA 2026 agenda coverage highlights nuclear-test treaty tensions and the wider contest over the next UN secretary-general.
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