Australia and Vanuatu set to sign strategic pact after months of negotiations
Australia and Vanuatu are set to sign the updated Nakamal Agreement today in Canberra after nearly 10 months of negotiations. The pact is expected to reaffirm Vanuatu's laws on critical infrastructure, maintaining it free from militarization. This agreement represents a significant step in mitigating China's influence in the Pacific region.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC
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