
Vanuatu Postpones Landmark Agreement with Australia Amid Funding Concerns
Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 10:34 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Vanuatu has postponed a key security and development agreement with Australia over fears it could limit its access to infrastructure funding from other nations. Prime Minister Jotham Napat revealed the delay arose from coalition partner concerns. Australia plans to invest heavily in the region to deter China’s growing influence.