The Australian Deputy Prime Minister who is also the Minister for Defence, Richard Marles handed over a police boat named Emma Kate to Government of Vanuatu. This event took place at the Main wharf on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Vanuatu's Prime Minister, Honorable Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau Maau'Koro was present in the event, along side Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Jotham Napat, Hon. Mako Mahe Minister of Internal affairs and the members of the diplomatic core, VIPs, guests and stakeholders.
The agreement was signed between Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Vanuatu's Prime Minister at the front of the Vessel which brought over the Police patrol boat. This handing over signifies and strengthens the relationship between Australia and Vanuatu in terms of maintaining security and stability in the Pacific region.