WEDNESDAY 26th February, 2025 – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has written to congratulate Prime Minister Jotham Napat on his election as prime minister of the country.
In his congratulatory note of 21st February, Mr. Rubio says he looks “forward to working closely with the new Government to advance the two country’s shared commitment to security, stability and prosperity.
“The ties between our nations continue to grow and we are eager to strengthen our partnership – both bilaterally and in regional and global forums – building on the progress we’ve made since opening our Embassy in July 2024,” says Mr. Rubio.
He adds, “As Vanuatu continues to recover from last year’s tragic earthquake, please know that the United States stands with you. I send my best wishes to you and the people of Vanuatu for continued strength, resilience and success in the years ahead.”