AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN diplomacy & climate push: Tonga PM Fakafānua told the UN General Assembly the world has heard Pacific warnings but still hasn’t acted, calling for UN and Security Council reform, ocean-climate links, and faster, accessible finance for Small Island States. Ocean of Peace & security: Tonga also backed the Pacific “Ocean of Peace” message, warning the region must not become a staging ground for military escalation or major-power rivalry. Climate justice media push: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, demanding timely loss-and-damage information and stronger support for Pacific journalists. Tonga–Serbia ties: Tonga and Serbia signed a joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations, opening a new channel for bilateral cooperation. UNGA protest clarification: Tonga rejected claims it joined a mass walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech, saying its representative remained seated. Regional governance & jobs: Australia confirmed PALM work-placement eligibility for Tonga among 10 Pacific countries. Domestic justice: Tonga’s Supreme Court warned illegal firearms and ammunition imports are rising, sentencing a 79-year-old man to a fully suspended 12 months. Pacific media leadership: PINA elected Elizabeth Osifelo as Vice-President, with Viola Ulakai of Tonga named as Radio representative.
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