AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific diplomacy at the PIF: Solomon Islands is urging Pacific Islands Forum members to rethink how “dialogue partners” are handled during the leaders’ summit week in Palau, after past disputes over partner attendance and a surge in sideline events. US–China rivalry spills into attendance: Multiple leaders are missing the summit, with reporting pointing to Chinese pressure behind no-shows, while Taiwan’s participation remains a flashpoint. Solomon Islands–Japan ties: Foreign and planning ministers in Palau reaffirmed cooperation with Japan on education, infrastructure, aviation and sports, including continued Japanese expert support. 2023 Pacific Games audit fallout: The National Hosting Authority says it accepts the Auditor-General’s special audit findings and court clarifications, while Transparency Solomon Islands calls for public answers on unlawful spending and procurement breaches. Sports pathway news: OFC U-19 Men’s Championship kicks off in Samoa with Solomon Islands in Group A; Australia also announced $15.6m to help Pacific athletes reach Brisbane 2032. Chess in the spotlight: Solomon Islands Chess Federation president Simon Chottu joins an Oceania sports roundtable in Melbourne on tech and expanding chess in schools. Film culture: Netflix’s WWII drama “The Mosquito Bowl” gets a first look, spotlighting Guadalcanal’s role in the war.
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