Parliament of Australia
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has commenced an inquiry into the Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement.
The Nakamal Agreement proposes to develop Australia and Vanuatu’s security relationship by creating new obligations and commitments for both parties. These proposed obligations include Vanuatu committing to prevent its territory being used for foreign military bases and Australia increasing policing, development and disaster response assistance. The Committee will investigate whether the Nakamal Agreement furthers Australia’s security interests in the Pacific.
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