Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific nation's parliament

Move comes after opposition lodged 'no confidence' motion

20241118 Vanuatu flag

Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu signed an order to dissolve parliament on Monday, after the opposition lodged a "no confidence" motion. © Reuters

SYDNEY (Reuters) -- The president of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, signed an order to dissolve the Pacific island nation's parliament on Monday, Vanuatu broadcaster VBTC reported.

Vurobaravu and Vanuatu's Prime Minister Charlot Salwai had been expected to face separate votes of no confidence in the parliament, after motions were lodged by the political opposition.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.