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Dominic Giannini and Zac de Silva

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

An Australian deal to help Vanuatu with climate, economic and security goals could still go ahead. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Top Australian ministers are confident a security treaty can be signed with Vanuatu after the deal was scuppered days before it was set to be signed.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expected to ink the $500 million Nakamal agreement when he visited Vanuatu before the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting.

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