14 Jun 2019

Vanuatu opposition withdraws motion of no confidence

7:01 pm on 14 June 2019

Vanuatu's opposition leader has withdrawn his attempted motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.

It was the sixth attempt by the opposition bloc, led by Ishmael Kalsakau, to remove the government since the 2016 election.

Mr Kalsakau failed to get the quorum needed to topple the government.

An election is due by January 2020.

Vanuatu's prime minister Charlot Salwai in New Zealand

Vanuatu's prime minister Charlot Salwai in New Zealand Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Johnny Blades