New Caledonia's President Philippe Germain has reportedly been in Vanuatu, consolidating ties with the administration in the capital Port Vila.
The President of New Caledonia's collegial government, Philippe Germain. Photo: RNZI / Koroi Hawkins
The Daily Post reported that Mr Germain had discussions with the Port Vila Municipality Council about bilateral aid and economic exchanges between Vanuatu's capital and the French territory.
Vila's Lord Mayor Ulrich Sumptoh said that his city and New Caledonia had enjoyed strong diplomatic relations over the years, resulting in Port Vila establishing sister city relations with Dumbea and Lifou.
This included a New Caledonian police mentoring programme for some members of the Port Vila Municipal Wardens.
The programme was set to expand in the Port Vila municipality.
Mr Germain also inspected the main market house in Port Vila which Agence Francaise de Developpement helped to fund.
