AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndo-Pacific Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi told Indonesia’s parliament India backs “development, not expansionism,” as both countries deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership amid rising South China Sea tensions. Pacific Security: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape urged global powers to keep the Pacific an “Ocean of Peace” after China’s nuclear-capable missile test; Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale lodged a formal protest and called for a stronger Pacific Islands Forum stance. Nuclear-Energy Cooperation: The US, Japan and South Korea signed an Indo-Pacific SMR cooperation MOU on NATO sidelines, aiming to speed deployments and energy security. Maritime & Energy Route Watch: India said nine ships with 198 seafarers remain safe near the Strait of Hormuz while it monitors tensions. Disaster Response (India): Assam’s flood damage assessment team arrived for on-the-ground checks; in Kerala’s Wayanad, road access to the landslide site was restored as rescue intensifies. Business & Tourism: Finn Partners bought Honner to expand in Australia and Asia-Pacific; Malaysia reported 17.5m international arrivals Jan–May, up 3.4%, and signed a Tourism Malaysia–Tripadvisor deal for Visit Malaysia 2026.
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