Fiji, May 23 -- Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have reaffirmed a growing bilateral partnership in Port Vila Thursday, outlining new cooperation on disaster recovery, climate action, labour mobility and trade.

Napat said the relationship with Australia remained strong and rooted in mutual respect and shared priorities.

"Our discussions today have reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Vanuatu and Australia. A relationship built on mutual respect, shared interest and a steadfast commitment to advancing the prosperity and security of our region," he said.

Napat confirmed Australia's ongoing support for Vanuatu's Earthquake Recovery Plan, praising the financial and technical ass...