AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Finance: At COP31, Minister Wayne Ghemu urged faster climate-fund payouts, citing a US$500,000 cyclone-insurance payment that reached the government within 10 days. A Green Climate Fund official warned that without a domestic accredited entity, Solomon Islands must rely on foreign intermediaries to manage climate funding. Border Cooperation: Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea reviewed their immigration agreement and plans for joint work, including border management; they expect to sign an updated agreement in Honiara next year. India Partnership: Prime Minister Matthew Wale and India’s ambassador-designate discussed cooperation in renewable energy, health, education and maritime security, ahead of a proposed 2027 visit to India. Public Finances: Australia has provided another SBD$100 million in budget support, following an equal contribution in June, to support economic stability and government priorities. Security and Governance: UK officials advised the government on implementing its National Security Strategy, with drug trafficking among the key concerns. Separately, MP Gordon Darcy Lilo questioned the citizenship bill’s introduction without a policy paper or wider consultation.
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