Nominated by out-going prime minister, Ham Lini, Prime Minister Natapei has had a substantial career in politics and was also Prime Minister from 2001 until 2004.
Representing a coalition of parties including his own, Vanua'aku Party, Prime Minister Natapei received 27 of the 52 votes in parliament while his opponent, Maxime Carlot Korman, received 25.
Vanuatu Appoints New Prime Minister
A secret ballot vote appointed Edward Natapei as Vanuatu's new Prime Minister this week.
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