Vanuatu approves China pact and readies revised Australia deal amid accusations
Vanuatu says its cabinet has approved a new strategic cooperation pact with China and a stripped-back version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said the country was now ready to sign the revised Australian deal, while also confirming approval of the China agreement. He accused both Beijing and Canberra of undermining Vanuatu as they compete for influence in the Pacific state.Mr Napat made the comments in parliament, where he said the two powers were too focused on gaining strategic leverage. He said Vanuatu would remain "friends to all, and enemies to none" and would not favour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
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