A significant agreement has been reached between Australia and Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation. The two countries signed a bilateral security and economic treaty, which is being referred to as the Nakamal Agreement. This treaty prevents China from establishing a military base in Vanuatu.

The agreement was signed by the prime ministers of the two countries, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Vanuatu counterpart, Jotham Napat, putting their signatures on the document. Further details about the agreement can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which reported on the development.