On 26 August 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu and the Vanuatu government jointly held a handover ceremony for seven patrol boats donated by the Chinese Government in Port Vila. Prime Minister Jotham Napat, Ambassador Li Minggang and Minister Harry Xavier, Minister Andrew Napuat, Minister Job Andy, Members of Parliment, Provincial Governors and Councillors attended the event.

As Ambassador Li said, in recent years, China and Vanuatu enhance the all-weather and all-round friendly cooperation to jointly build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era. China has actively supported Vanuatu in responding to disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones etc., as well as post-disaster reconstruction. The seven donated patrol boats as part of a series of Chinese aid initiatives, will enhance Vanuatu's provincial capacity for disaster response and emergency rescue operations.

PM Jotham Napat expressed heartfelt gratitude for China's generous assistance, and emphasized the continued strengthening of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between Vanuatu and China. The handover of the seven patrol boats represents a milestone in advancing China–Vanuatu relations. The all-weather, all-round friendly cooperation will bolster Vanuatu's economic and social development, bringing greater benefits to both sides.