Event Brief
Vanuatu approves new agreement with Australia
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Summary: Vanuatu’s cabinet approved the Nakamal Agreement with Australia after months of negotiations.
WHO: Vanuatu’s cabinet
WHAT: Vanuatu approved the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, omitting key limitations on China’s influence
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM ET
WHERE: Vanuatu
WHY: Part of a negotiated agreement process with Australia.
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