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Australia and Vanuatu have signed a Bilateral Security Agreement, further deepening ties between the two Pacific nations.
The agreement is a milestone in the already strong relationship between Australia and Vanuatu and focuses on advancing their shared interests in defence, security and cybersecurity.
Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Richard Marles MP, said, “Towards achieving peace and security in our region, the Australia-Vanuatu Bilateral Security Agreement serves as a practical expression. The agreement highlights Australia’s and Vanuatu’s commitment to working together on common security challenges in the Pacific area.”
Under the agreement, both countries will commit to closer collaboration on national security issues, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief initiatives, countering transnational crime, counterterrorism initiatives, cybercrime cooperation and intelligence cooperation.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. Penny Wong said, “We are pleased to reach a Bilateral Security Agreement that formalizes our partnership across the full spectrum of our shared security interests. The agreement will contribute significantly to the security of the Pacific region.”
In addition to the new security arrangements, the agreement is essential in strengthening economic ties between Australia and Vanuatu. This includes committing to greater access to trade opportunities, technical assistance programs and sharing development resources.
The agreement is essential to creating a peaceful region by providing access to counterterrorism initiatives and enhanced information exchange between countries.
Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon. Pat Conroy said, “As a result of this Agreement, we are building on our long-standing, value-based security partnership based on respect, shared values, and decades of collaboration. The 2018 Boe Declaration on Regional Security and the Blue Pacific Continent 2050 Strategy will be underpinned by it, enhancing our capability to contribute to our region’s security.”
The signing of this Bilateral Security Agreement further cements the already strong relationship between these two Pacific nations – ensuring more excellent stability in the region for years to come.
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