AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCabinet Locked In: Matthew Wale was sworn in as Solomon Islands PM on Friday and has now completed forming his full 24-member Cabinet after the weekend, with Deputy PM Francis Sade also taking the Public Service portfolio. Wale says his government will keep coalition unity through “open conversations,” reject backdoor deals, and focus on serving national interests. China Policy Signal: In a meeting with China’s ambassador, Wale pledged firm adherence to the one-China principle and said his government will deepen cooperation with Beijing—while earlier promising to scrutinise the 2022 security pact. Regional Reaction: PNG PM James Marape congratulated Wale and flagged continued cooperation on security, climate resilience, trade, fisheries, education, and infrastructure. Church & Community: Catholic bishops from across Oceania are meeting on Guam (May 18–20), with islandwide Mass set for Tuesday. Ongoing Work: The CAPSA statistics and audit project has completed its mid-term review, and ADB-backed plans for Solomon Islands’ first large-scale solar PV push ahead.
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