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Urgent Travel Advisory - Escalate conflict in the broader Middle East Region
Travel Advisory Urgent Travel Advisory - Escalate conflict in the broader Middle East Region March...
Inauguration of Vanuatu Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu proudly inaugurated its Consulate General in Dubai,...
MOU on cooperation in the field of ICT and E- Government Services
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL...
High-Level Meetings and Engagements by Vanuatu’s Delegation at the 80th session of United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)
Vanuatu’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), led by the...
Three Vanuatu Students Awarded Scholarships from Serbia
On 23 September 2025, three outstanding students from Vanuatu were officially awarded certificates...
Serbia and Vanuatu Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through High-Level Political Dialogue
The Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Vanuatu held a significant Political Dialogue on 23...
Vanuatu’s Participation in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
Honiara, Solomon Islands | 8–12 September 2025 The Honorable Prime Minister of Vanuatu...
Aerial surveillance over Vanuatu's Exclusive Economic Zone
This week, the Department of Foreign Affairs Director, Mr. Yvon Basil, Mrs. Roline Tekon, the...
Strength of Vanuatu’s partnership with New Zealand
The Vanuatu – New Zealand bilateral partnership was described as “trusted and highly valued” by...
Vanuatu and Fiji sign MOU on Bilateral Cooperation
Vanuatu and Fiji Strengthen Ties with Comprehensive Bilateral Agreement Vanuatu Prime Minister...
EU-Pacific Business Forum 2025 – Forging Stronger Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
Nadi, Fiji – 5 September 2025 The European Union (EU) proudly hosted its inaugural EU-Pacific...
The 11th Heads of Missions Conference in Port Vila, on the 19-21 August 2025
14 August 2025 Minister Ati is Hosting the 11th Heads of Missions Conference in Port Vila, on the...
Presentation of Credentials from H.E Mr. Martin Wandera, Director of ILO Office for the Pacific Island Countries to the Acting Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Director of the International Labour Organization based in the ILO Office for the Pacific...
DEFENDING OUR OCEANS THROUGH INTERNATIONAL LAW
OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT UNOC3 Defending Our OceanS through international law the ITLOS and ICJ...
Vanuatu Delegation Participates in the 81st Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
The Vanuatu Delegation participated in the 81st session of the Economic and Social Commission for...
CREDENTIALS CEREMONY FOR MR. QU GUANZHOU FAO SUB-REGIONAL COORDINATOR AND FAO REPRESENTATIVE FOR VANUATU
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sub-Regional Coordinator and FAO Representative for...
A dialogue between Pacific Ambassadors from Missions based in Geneva and Switzerland
March 17, 2025 Press Release On March 12, 2025 the Pacific Ambassadors from Missions based in...
His Excellency Dirk WAGENER Courtesy visit to the Hon. Prime Minister, Jotham NAPAT.
In his Courtesy visit to the Hon. Prime Minister, Jotham NAPAT, on the 14 th of March 2025, His...
Marine Spatial Plan
Inshore Traditional Jurisdiction successfully piloted. The Oceans office under the Department of...
The DPM’s Official Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation...
Vanuatu's Participation in a high-level Meeting with the World Bank president Mr. Ajay Banga in Suva, Fiji.
The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Mr. Matai...
MSG Position on the Electoral Roll for New Caledonia
May 15, 2024 Chairman of MSG reaffirms MSG position against the Constitutional Bill to unfreeze...
Vanuatu and the European Union deepening a strong partnership.
18 April 2024 On 18 April 2024 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, the Republic of Vanuatu (Vanuatu) and the...
The final day of the Heads of Missions Meeting
The final day of the Heads of Missions Meeting was honored with the esteemed presence of the Prime...
Opening of the 10th Heads of Missions Meeting
Opening of the 10th Heads of Missions Meeting held this Morning in Luganville, Santo. With the...
High Commissioner Brown appointed as Special Envoy
High Commissioner Brown was appointed as Special Envoy (SE) of the Deputy Prime Minister and...
International peace and security
Finland Ambassador to Vanuatu H.E. Satu Mattila Budich successfully presented her credentials to...
DPM Hon.Matai Seremaiah meets Commonwealth Secretary-General
DPM Hon.Matai Seremaiah is pleased to meet the Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Patricia...
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