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Vanuatu and China Governments Sign 13 MOUs in Beijing

By Ezra Toara

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The Vanuatu Government and the People’s Republic of China have signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) in Beijing, marking a significant step forward in the bilateral relations between the two nations.

The signing ceremony took place yesterday and was attended by high-ranking officials from both countries.

According to Hilaire Bule, the Government Public Relations Officer (PRO), the MOUs were signed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, and the Minister of Lands, Rick Tchamako Mahe.

They signed on behalf of Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, while the Premier of China, Li Qiang, represented the Chinese government.

The MOUs cover a wide range of development sectors in Vanuatu, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure projects.

One of the key areas highlighted is road improvement. Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu, has been flooded with numerous complaints regarding road conditions.

These agreements promise significant enhancements in the condition and beautification of the city’s roads, addressing long-standing concerns of the residents.

The signing of these MOUs followed bilateral talks between PM Salwai and Premier Li.

Earlier in the day, PM Salwai was honoured with a guard of honor, a traditional mark of respect, before engaging in the detailed discussions with his Chinese counterpart.

These talks laid the groundwork for the agreements that were subsequently formalised.

In addition to infrastructure, there is also an MOU focused on the media sector.

This particular agreement aims to enhance the production and coverage capabilities of the Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC).

The enhancement of VBTC‘s capabilities is expected to significantly improve the quality and reach of broadcasting in Vanuatu, providing better information and entertainment services to the populace.

PM Salwai’s visit to China also included a meeting with the President of China yesterday, which took place at 7PM Vanuatu time.

This meeting further solidified the commitments and understanding between the two nations.

Following his engagements in Beijing, PM Salwai departed for Hong Kong yesterday evening. From there, he and his delegation will continue their journey to Japan today, where they will participate in the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM).

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