Vanuatu and Australia Seal Security Pact | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Australia and Vanuatu just signed the landmark Nakamal Agreement, a bold security pact that bars foreign military bases on Vanuatu’s islands while still allowing infrastructure investment — striking a delicate balance between sovereignty and development. After initial pushback over funding concerns, this revised deal wins approval by affirming Vanuatu’s right to attract global investment while securing its critical infrastructure. Australia emerges as Vanuatu’s key security partner, reinforcing a trust-based Pacific partnership. Key details: Australia gets consultation rights, not veto power…