AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTaiwan Support: Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua says the country will keep backing Taiwan’s bid to join the UN and other international bodies, while strongly condemning “external intimidation” that threatens regional peace. Regional Diplomacy: Taiwan’s foreign minister Lin Chia-lung is set to attend Pacific Islands Forum events in Palau after being barred last year, including a Taiwan/Forum Countries Dialogue and a Pacific Prosperity Exhibit. Weather Watch: The U.S. National Weather Service says Tropical Depression 20W and Invest 91W pose no direct threat to the Marianas, RMI, or FSM as both systems track north over open Pacific waters. Maritime Safety: New reporting on the Strait of Hormuz conflict says 68 incidents were recorded in six months, with at least 20 seafarers or port workers killed and 35 wounded; Marshall Islands-flagged ships were among those hit. Local Community: In Iowa, Marshallese leaders marked Constitution Day in Dubuque, highlighting the community’s ties and the unique U.S. legal status that lets them stay indefinitely. Shipping & Trade: The U.S.-Palau Compact Free Association agreement has been signed and now awaits congressional approval, extending economic provisions for Palau.
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