AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeasonal work visas: New Zealand has published the 13 countries eligible for its Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa, allowing short-term work in horticulture and viticulture for up to seven months within an 11-month period; the list includes the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and others. Climate and sovereignty: A new perspective argues that for low-lying Pacific island states like the Marshall Islands, climate-driven sea-level rise threatens more than homes—raising urgent questions about nationality, culture, and statehood as seas keep accelerating. UN diplomacy and partnerships: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah met with Marshall Islands FM Kalani Kaneko in New York, discussing cooperation across trade, food security, health, AI, renewable energy and climate ahead of UNGA81. Pacific security debate: A Pacific-focused commentary challenges the “Ocean of Peace” idea, saying it’s unclear how the region would translate it into real security action amid big-power rivalry. Maritime industry watch: A report on global ship registries shows the Marshall Islands Registry rising to second place by tonnage, while Panama slips to third.
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