Vanuatu and Australia are set to finalize a key security partnership deal this September, signaling renewed cooperation on defense, policing, and disaster response. The Nakamal Partnership Agreement builds on a previously shelved 2022 security pact, which was delayed after Vanuatu’s parliament did not ratify it.

Prime Minister Jotham Napat expressed optimism about the agreement, hoping that the Australian Prime Minister will attend the signing ceremony in Port Vila. This deal aims to strengthen regional stability amid growing security concerns in the Pacific, enhancing collaboration between the two nations on shared challenges.

The renewed talks reflect Australia’s commitment to deepening partnerships in the Pacific and Vanuatu’s desire to bolster its national security framework. If signed as planned, the agreement will mark a significant milestone in diplomatic and security relations between the two countries.

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