AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOverseas Politics: French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls has arrived in French Polynesia for his first official visit, with the trip coming right after a deal involving New Caledonia sparked debate across the territory’s political spectrum. Valls said the New Caledonia arrangement is tailored to that specific situation and isn’t meant to be copied elsewhere, while President Moetai Brotherson—who has repeatedly urged France to start formal talks—calls the pact a sign of “new perspectives.” Regional Security: Pacific leaders meeting in Fiji are warning organised crime is moving faster than any single country can handle, pointing to a sharp rise in drug trafficking across the moana—over 17 tonnes seized since January, more than triple all of 2025. Policing Cooperation: The Pacific Police Ministers’ Meeting is pushing for practical, Pacific-led, intelligence-driven action across sea, land and air, with French Polynesia represented by senior officials.
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