Jotham Napat
Coverage of Jotham Napat in the Nexus archive.
- A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
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, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island
Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, a security and economic deal prohibiting foreign military bases in Vanuatu. The agreement includes $345 million in Australian support for Vanuatu's infrastructure and commits to preventing foreign military or security interference, amid strategic competition between China and Australia in the Pacific region.
- A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
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.
- A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
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.
- A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
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.
- Australia politics live: Vanuatu PM in Canberra as hopes rise over treaty; fossil fuel companies accused of marketing to children
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat's visit to Australia renews hopes for signing the Nakamal pact after prolonged negotiations. Fossil fuel companies are accused of marketing to children. The antisemitism royal commission resumes hearings today.
- UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support a landmark climate crisis ruling backed by 141 states. Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat called the result a 'new chapter' in climate action, emphasizing the need to translate legal clarity into concrete action and international cooperation.