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“Our journey to independence is not yet complete” — PM Jotham Napat

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Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat says the country’s independence cannot be considered fully complete until sovereignty over its far southern maritime boundary and the islands of Matthew and Hunter is secured. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, the Prime Minister said Vanuatu’s 46th Independence anniversary in July marks an important milestone, but stressed that the nation’s journey continues. “This July our nation celebrates 46...

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“Our journey to independence is not yet complete” — PM Jotham Napat

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat says the country’s independence cannot be considered fully complete until sovereignty over its far southern maritime boundary and the islands...

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