AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Security & Diplomacy: South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back met Czech counterpart Jaromir Zuna at the Seoul Defense Dialogue, and also held talks with PNG Defence Minister Elias Kapavore on expanding defense cooperation. Pacific Visa & Mobility: Australia released the official list of 12 countries eligible for its Pacific Engagement Visa, including Papua New Guinea, as a permanent residence pathway to deepen ties. Papua LNG Deal Moves: Santos will lift its Papua LNG stake to 21% by buying an extra 3.3% from TotalEnergies (about US$189m), while ExxonMobil takes operatorship—both steps tied to regulatory approvals and a planned final investment decision in 4Q26. Crime Update in Port Moresby: Police released photos of four persons of interest linked to a gold bullion robbery on September 2, asking the public not to approach them and to call 112/1800100. Independence & Local Life: United Finance handed out K51,000 to 81 PNG customers in an Independence cash giveaway; in Moresby South, women praised the Kaugere Music and Market Festival launched by MP Justin Tkatchenko. Safety Tragedy: A crocodile attack at Adventure Park in Port Moresby has claimed the life of a senior keeper; the park says it has launched an internal review.
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