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International relations
Vanuatu's relations with its neighbours
Regionally Vanuatu is a member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) and hosts the MSG’s Secretariat in Port Vila; the Pacific Islands Forum (; and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Vanuatu's relations with the international community
Vanuatu is a member of the UN, the Commonwealth, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, the ACP and the Non-Aligned Movement, and is also seeking membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Vanuatu has diplomatic relations with several countries. There are a few diplomatic missions in Port Vila and European Commission and other multilateral organisations are also represented. There are also a number of Honorary Consulates. Vanuatu has an Ambassador to the European Union in Brussels, with accreditation to all EU member states. Members of Vanuatu's Mobile and Police Forces have served in UN Peacekeeping missions in East Timor and Bosnia, in the Regional Assistance Mission (RAMSI) in the Solomon Islands and in the Peace Monitoring Group in Bougainville.
Vanuatu's relations with the UK
Bilateral relations between the UK and Vanuatu are good.
Diplomatic representation
British High Commissioner to Vanuatu resides in Fiji. The New Zealand High Commission in Port Vila provides routine consular services for British nationals. Vanuatu's Ambassador to the EU is accredited to EU member states.
