China air services agreement

China air services agreement top priority for Vanuatu PM

Speaking following his meeting with Jacinda Ardern, Salwai said he would also be discussing Vanuatu's future involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative.

"So maybe some issues around how we can get support assistance to build our infrastructure in Vanuatu. When I say infrastructure, it's not only roads, it's not only wharfs, it's not only telecommunications infrastrcutrue...it's also health and education."

Charlot Salwai said while Vanuatu would prefer grants, it won't stop seeking loans from China to achieve its development goals.