Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

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Australia and Vanuatu signed an economic and security agreement prohibiting the establishment of any foreign military base on the Pacific island. This move addresses concerns over China's growing strategic presence in the South Pacific region.

CANBERRA (June 29): Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base on the Pacific island. Vanuatu is at the centre of strategic rivalry between China and US allies in the South Pacific, and Australia has expressed concern that Beijing is seeking a permanent security presence in [...] The post Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island appeared first on Borneo Post Online.