United Kingdom–Vanuatu relations
Vanuatu |
United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| none | High Commission of the United Kingdom, Port Vila |
The United Kingdom–Vanuatu relations encompass the foreign and bilateral relations between the Republic of Vanuatu and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Upon Vanuatu's independence, the two countries established diplomatic relations on 30 July 1980.[1]
Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have signed an Investment Agreement.[2]
History
The UK governed Vanuatu from 1887 until 1980, when Vanuatu achieved full independence.
Economic relations
Vanuatu is eligible to accede to the Pacific States–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement, a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.[3]
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and Pacific States signed the Pacific States–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement on 14 March 2019. The Pacific States–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement is a continuity trade agreement, based on the EU free trade agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 2021.[4][5] Trade value between the Pacific States and the United Kingdom was worth £286 million in 2022.[6]
Diplomatic missions
- Vanuatu does not maintain a high commission in the United Kingdom.
- The United Kingdom is accredited to Vanuatu through its high commission in Port Vila.[7]
See also
- British Western Pacific Territories
- Foreign relations of Vanuatu
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- New Hebrides
References
- ^ "Vanuatu National Foreign Policy" (PDF). Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & External Trade. p. 49. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "United Kingdom - Vanuatu BIT (2003)". UN Trade and Development. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Department of International Trade (March 2019). Continuing the United Kingdom's trade relationship with the Republic of Fiji and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ("the Pacific States") (PDF). GOV.UK (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ Department for International Trade (14 March 2019). "UK and Pacific Islands sign trade continuity agreement". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 15 March 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Partington, Richard (14 March 2019). "UK signs post-Brexit trade deal with Fiji and Papua New Guinea". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 15 March 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Department for International Trade (3 November 2022). "UK trade agreements in effect". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "British High Commission Port Vila". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 20 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.