AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSubmarine Build-Up in the Indian Ocean: Pakistan has received PNS Hangor, the first of eight Hangor-class attack submarines, with four built in China and four planned for construction in Pakistan—an upgrade New Delhi is watching closely as regional underwater reach expands. Maritime Security Push: In parallel, PM Shehbaz Sharif told Pakistan’s naval academy graduates that complex security challenges demand stronger maritime defence, linking sea control to global supply chains. Djibouti Energy Plan: Djibouti is partnering with Morocco on a solar project with storage to cut reliance on imported electricity, with IsDB and Moroccan agencies supporting the planning. Digital Insurance for Trade: COMESA is moving to digitise the Yellow Card cross-border motor insurance scheme, aiming to speed claims and improve compensation for road accidents across member states, with Djibouti’s chairman highlighting the reforms. Soil Health Hub for the Horn: IGAD has launched a Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi to coordinate fertiliser access, soil restoration, and advisory support across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and neighbors. AI Governance Debate: A China-focused analysis argues major countries should cooperate on AI development and governance, pushing back on “China AI threat” narratives.
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