Russia–Vanuatu relations
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In December 2011, Vanuatu appointed Thitam Goiset, "president" of the Nagriamel and John Frum movements and sister of "prominent businessman" Dinh Van Than, as ambassador to Russia.[1]
Historical Relations
Vanuatu, which became independent from
In 1987, Vanuatu authorised Soviet vessels to fish within Vanuatu's
The year 1991 was marked both by the end of Lini's last term in office and by the collapse of the Soviet Union. Thereafter, relations between
In 2011, however, Vanuatu (under Prime Minister Sato Kilman) did follow Russia's lead in recognising the breakaway Georgian province of Abkhazia as a sovereign state. Foreign Affairs Minister Alfred Carlot "offered little explanation for the decision [but] did give hints. He said he had studied at Moscow’s diplomatic academy during Soviet days, and that Vanuatu’s foreign policy aims at “eradicating colonialism from the face of the earth.”"[2]
In 2021, French diplomat
In 2022, Vanuatu voted in favor of a
References
- HUFFER, Elise, Grands hommes et petites îles: La politique extérieure de Fidji, de Tonga et du Vanuatu, Paris: Orstom, 1993, ISBN 2-7099-1125-6, pp. 272–282
- ^ "Vanuatu appoints ambassador to Russia", Radio New Zealand International, 5 December 2011
- ^ "Yes, No, Yes. Vanuatu Clarifies Position on Abkhazia", New York Times, June 9, 2011
- ^ "General Assembly resolution demands end to Russian offensive in Ukraine". 28 February 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
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