AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime Safety & Diplomacy: India’s top diplomat S. Jaishankar called US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to protest US strikes on merchant ships off Oman that killed three Indian mariners, saying “lethal actions” against commercial shipping are “not justified,” while Washington insisted vessels must comply with US orders and that blockade violations and illicit Iranian oil transport “will not be tolerated.” Shipping Operations: After earlier attacks, 20 crew members of MT Jalveer were safely evacuated and repatriation to India is underway, with the Indian ambassador in Muscat meeting the sailors before departure. Regional Trade (Cashew): China expanded market access for African cashew nuts by starting unified inspection, quarantine and sanitary requirements from June 9, easing country-by-country hurdles for exporters including Guinea-Bissau. Aviation & Connectivity: Guinea-Bissau signed an MoU with Nigeria’s United Nigeria Airlines to explore a national carrier, AIR BISSAU, aiming to strengthen the aviation industry and reduce reliance on foreign airlines. Human Rights (Policy): UN High Commissioner Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the “trajectory” is toward “larger freedom,” even as serious rights challenges persist.
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