AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: Sheikh Abdullah met Marshall Islands FM Kalani Kaneko in New York, discussing ways to boost bilateral cooperation across economy, trade, investment, food security, tech, AI, renewable energy and climate ahead of UNGA81. Maritime Rankings: Panama Ship Registry slid to 3rd in global tonnage rankings as the Marshall Islands Registry climbed to 2nd, with Panama promising a more selective, higher-performing fleet. Shipping Security: New strikes around the Strait of Hormuz injured two crew on an inbound tanker and reported drone damage to another LPG tanker, underscoring ongoing risks for regional shipping lanes. Pacific Fisheries: Pacific countries pushed at FAO COFI37 for stronger support of Pacific-led, science-based tuna management and monitoring, with the Marshall Islands among participants. Social Protection: UN DESA says social protection coverage is below 30% in the Marshall Islands and other Pacific SIDS, calling for expanded systems to handle climate and economic shocks. Crypto-to-Payments in Majuro: Remittix kept advancing its crypto-to-bank PayFi push, reporting presale progress and security work as it targets a future public launch.
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