Vanuatu accuses Australia and China of 'undermining' it
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat has announced the approval of new agreements with both China and Australia, while accusing them of undermining Vanuatu's sovereignty. He expressed frustration over the influence both countries exert in the region as they compete for strategic dominance. The Nakamal Agreement with Australia has been revised, and Napat emphasized Vanuatu's intention to remain neutral and not favor either party.
- ▪Vanuatu's cabinet has approved a new strategic cooperation pact with China.
- ▪The Nakamal Agreement with Australia has been revised and is ready for signing.
- ▪Prime Minister Napat accused both Australia and China of undermining Vanuatu's sovereignty.
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Vanuatu agrees to pacts with China and AustraliaBy foreign affairs reporter Stephen DziedzicTopic:World PoliticsWed 20 May 2026 at 4:57amWed 20 May 2026 at 4:57amWed 20 May 2026 at 4:57amJotham Napat said he was ready to sign the Nakamal Agreement with Anthony Albanese. (ABC News: Lillyrose Welwel)In short:Jotham Napat says Vanuatu's cabinet has agreed to a new pact with China.Vanuatu's prime minister also confirmed a new version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia had been approved.He accused both countries of undermining his country.abc.net.au/news/vanuatu-agrees-to-pacts-with-china-and-australia/106698788Link copiedShareShare articleThe prime minister of Vanuatu says his cabinet has given a green light to a new "strategic cooperation" pact with China and suggested that both Beijing…
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