The pact establishes a framework ensuring that no foreign military infrastructure will be built in Vanuatu, while also requiring the island nation to consult Australia regarding any third-party investments in its critical infrastructure.
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As part of the agreement signed yesterday, Vanuatu agreed to prohibit any foreign military presence on its territory and ban the establishment of foreign military bases.
Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement yesterday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base in the Pacific nation ...China’s navy has made repeated port calls to Vanuatu.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia and Vanuatu signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty Monday that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation.