Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

According to Channel NewsAsia, Australia and Vanuatu have signed a diplomatic agreement barring foreign military bases on the island nation. The deal highlights Australia's strategic focus on strengthening Pacific partnerships while preventing potential military expansion by outside powers in a region of growing geopolitical importance.

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