Pacific Islands Forum

Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, a security and economic treaty prohibiting foreign military bases in Vanuatu. The pact aims to prevent China from establishing a military presence in the South Pacific, with Australia committing significant financial support over a decade.

Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement to prevent China from establishing a military base in Vanuatu. The pact ensures Vanuatu's critical infrastructure remains free from militarization and foreign interference, with Australia committing financial support over a decade. Vanuatu also agreed to prioritize policing cooperation with Pacific Islands Forum members but clarified its separate Namele Agreement with China is not a security pact.

Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement to prevent China from establishing a military base in Vanuatu. The pact ensures Vanuatu will not allow foreign military infrastructure and prioritizes cooperation with Australia and Pacific neighbors on security and disaster response.

Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement to prevent foreign military bases in Vanuatu, blocking China's potential security influence. The pact prioritizes economic and security cooperation, with Australia offering funding and Vanuatu committing to consult on critical infrastructure. Vanuatu also mentioned a separate China-negotiated Namele Agreement, described as non-security-focused.