New Vanuatu prime minister wants to ‘revisit’ security pact with Australia

Sato Kilman also hits back at reports on his political alignments as western nations grapple with China for influence in Pacific

Vanuatu’s new prime minister says the Pacific island nation will likely need to rethink a security agreement signed with Australia.

Less than a day into his tenure, Sato Kilman said the parliament was unlikely to ratify the agreement, with questions raised about it being in Vanuatu’s best interests.

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