The Prime Ministers of Australia and Vanuatu have reaffirmed a strong, enduring and multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
“This relationship is based on common values, shared aspirations respect and friendship and our shared interest in the peace and prosperity of our Home Pacific”
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison’s historic and first official visit to Vanuatu reinforces the importance of this relationship for both countries, following on from the Prime Minister of Vanuatu’s official visit to Australia in June last year.
“We work together to support economic and human development, national security and regional stability, climate and disaster resilience and response, and other areas important to our relationship and our region”
Both leaders say they have undertaken to build on these foundations.
Both leaders stated, that the link between people, communities, educators and students, sporting groups and churches in Australia and Vanuatu are long standing and extensive.
“They are the ties that bind us. We want to build in those links and make them stronger.
‘In the spirit of this strong partnership, Australia is committed to helping Vanuatu achieve its national development goals, including in education and skills development in urban and rural areas to create jobs and economic growth, build climate resilient infrastructure and support responsive and capable institutions to deliver services.
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