SYDNEY -- Australia and Vanuatu have confirmed their commitment to upgrade relations through a landmark security and economic agreement, despite Tuesday's expected signing not taking place amid divisions in the Pacific island nation over the text.
International relations
Australia and Vanuatu still expect to ink security pact despite delay
Pacific island nation's prime minister holds off on signing deal amid internal divisions
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat did not sign a landmark security and economic deal, but remain committed to doing so. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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