Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat is scheduled to visit Canberra ahead of a major bilateral partnership deal expected between Vanuatu and Australia. Multiple reports say the visit is set to take place as both governments await finalisation of the agreement, described as a $500 million partnership deal. The reporting frames the trip as a precursor to discussions related to the broader package, with the Canberra visit providing an opportunity for officials to progress planning and arrangements ahead of the deal’s expected implementation. While the coverage focuses on the timing of the visit and the scale of the proposed partnership, it does not provide further detail on the specific components of the agreement or the exact dates of the Canberra trip. Overall, the sources present a consistent account: Napat will travel to Canberra, and a $500 million bilateral partnership deal is expected to be concluded in the lead-up to or around the period of his visit.