Jotham Napat
Jotham Napat is the newly elected Prime Minister of Vanuatu, having taken office in February 2023. He is focused on revisiting the country's security agreement with Australia, emphasizing the need to include critical issues such as climate change and mobility for Vanuatu's citizens in the negotiations. Napat has expressed that climate change represents a significant security concern for Vanuatu and aims to secure a more favorable arrangement that reflects the priorities of his government. Additionally, he is tasked with leading recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake that struck the nation in December 2024.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 6.50 | 0.43% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 22,572 | $210,000 | 983$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 76,707 | $2,700,000 | 3,051$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 40,162 | $250,000 | 522$ |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 3,280,815 | 7,665 | $19,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 5 | 95,226,750 | 147,106 | $3,179,000 | 4,600$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Jotham Napat has transferred responsibility for the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority to his Office in response to the MV Matui tragedy.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, stated that an investigation will be conducted to determine what led to the tragedy.
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Romania:
Jotham Napat is the Prime Minister of Vanuatu who announced the tragic incident of the ferry sinking.
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United Kingdom:
Vanuatu prime minister Jotham Napat’s office said in a statement on Sunday.
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New Zealand:
Jotham Napat is the Prime Minister of Vanuatu who expressed condolences for the families affected by the ferry sinking.
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Taiwan:
Jotham Napat signed the Nakamal Agreement with Anthony Albanese, which aims to strengthen ties between Australia and Vanuatu.
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Australia:
Albanese struck a less ambitious agreement with Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat last week.
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Australia:
Jotham Napat is the counterpart to Anthony Albanese and signed the Nakamal Agreement.
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Taiwan:
Vanuatuan Prime Minister Jotham Napat expressed concerns within his government regarding the treaty with Australia.
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Taiwan:
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat cited concerns about the wording of a deal with Australia.
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