Vanuatu agrees to pacts with China and Australia - ABC News
Vanuatu agrees to pacts with China and Australia - ABC News
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Vanuatu’s cabinet has green‑lit a new strategic cooperation pact with China (the Namele Agreement), described by PM Jotham Napat as non‑security focused and aimed at broad strategic cooperation, infrastructure development, and capacity building. Separately, Vanuatu approved a stripped‑back version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, signaling readiness to sign; the PM stressed sovereignty and non‑alignment, noting only one security‑related clause remains and arguing prev
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