Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome Prime Minister of Vanuatu the Hon Jotham Napat to Australia on Monday, 29 June 2026. This will be Prime Minister Napat’s first official visit to Australia since taking office, and the second time the leaders have met. This visit will reaffirm Australia and Vanuatu’s commitment to elevate our bilateral relationship.

Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Napat and his delegation at Parliament House to discuss continued economic, security and development cooperation. Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese: “I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Napat to Australia to discuss ways to further expand our bilateral relationship. “Australia and Vanuatu share a deep and enduring partnership based on mutual respect and common values.

“Strengthening our ties with Vanuatu is central to our shared ambition for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Pacific region.” PM&C acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.