Vanuatu's government has stoked concern in Canberra and Wellington by moving to expel all foreign advisors and police officers working on national security from government buildings, declaring that it is taking the step to protect its sovereignty.

The decision could complicate implementation of the long-delayed and still unsigned Nakamal Agreement, although Vanuatu's government has struck an optimistic note on the pact, saying it is likely to be inked by both countries before too long .

What is the Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal agreement?

Under the Nakamal agreement Australia will pour about $500 million into Vanuatu over a decade to help fund some of its key climate, security and economic priorities.

Earlier this week, Vanuatu's parliament passed an amendment making several potentially s

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