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.