AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Infrastructure & Trade Security: The Quad (India, Japan, Australia, US) has announced plans to jointly develop port infrastructure in Fiji, with early focus on Suva and Lautoka, alongside maritime surveillance and critical mineral partnerships—part of a wider push to strengthen resilience of ports, logistics and undersea connectivity as China’s footprint grows. Kiribati–India Agribusiness: In Suva, India’s High Commissioner met Kiribati’s delegation to discuss deeper cooperation in copra and coconut oil development, building on earlier support including a container-based dialysis unit. Tourism Data for Kiribati: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Kiribati’s Tourism Authority released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2025 Annual Report, using 333 responses to estimate tourism’s 2025 economic impact at USD 12.8 million and to guide marketing and development. Fisheries Rules: The WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement (Fish 1) is now in force, targeting IUU fishing and overfished stocks, but Pacific benefits could be weakened if Fish 2 talks stall—especially involving India, Indonesia and the US. Aviation Mystery with Kiribati Links: Purdue and the Archaeological Legacy Institute say a new expedition to Nikumaroro (linked to Amelia Earhart’s disappearance) will run in late July to mid-August, pending clearances with the Government of Kiribati.
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