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Safety and security for all our peoples, through a national security system that anticipates threats, protects the nation, builds resilience, and shapes our environment in Vanuatu’s interests
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Welcome to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) website. This space serves as a platform to share information on security matters and activities within the NSCS.
Here you will find an overview of the NSCS vision, mission, roles, key functions and activity highlights. We have included in this website booklets and podcasts to assist in improving our viewers understanding on security, in line with the 10 security pillars set out in Vanuatu’s National Security Strategy. Feel free to acquaint yourself with the uploads in this website. We hope you find all this informative and interesting.
As part of a global community, Vanuatu is not immune to global threats. These include the accelerating impacts of climate change, terrorism, drug and human trafficking, cyberattacks, biosecurity risks, and broader human security challenges. Amidst these threats lies the responsibility of the state to provide national security for its people.
“There can be no higher responsibility of a government than the protection of the nation – to maintain national sovereignty and border integrity; to ensure a peaceful and just society; and to nurture strong human security for all and national resilience in the face of natural disasters and unforeseen events.”
Salwai, Former Prime Minister of Vanuatu.
The role of the state to safeguard the security of our nation is a collective responsibility, shaped by everyone’s actions. The Government is committed to collaborating across different agencies and partners within Vanuatu and abroad, to create a safe and prosperous future for all.
Leaders' Commitment
We are committed to the followings:
Capacity & Resilience
We will build our capacity and resilience to mitigate security risks, and to deter threats to our sovereignity, independence and society.
Communities
We will work with communities to address domestic crimes, and will reform our security forces
Law
We are committed to human rights, justice and the rule of law, and to our non-aligned foreign policy and the promotion of a rules-based glodal system
Background
Our VisionLatest News
Advancing Women’s Leadership in Pacific Security and Governance06/03/2026
At the Senior Pacific Female Leadership Seminar in Auckland, an important milestone was reached in...
Capacity Building – Train the Trainer Course25/02/2026
From 09th–13th February, NSCS staff, together with participants from other partner agencies,...
Performance Appraisal Training – NSCS20/02/2026
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) successfully completed a dedicated training...
ESTABLISHMENT & FUNCTIONS
ESTABLISHMENT & FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIATE TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The Secretariat to the National Security Council (NSC), headed by the National Security Advisor (NSA) and established within the Prime Minister’s Office, provides strategic security policy and operational support to the Council and the Security Senior Officials Committee Meeting (SSOCM). Staffed under the Public Service Act, its functions include coordinating intelligence assessments and gathering, coordinating joint security assessments, preparing meeting agendas, keeping records, coordinating the implementation of the NSC resolutions, liaising with government agencies, and providing administrative support. The Secretariat also prepares reports and an annual work plan to ensure the NSC’s and SSOCM’s efficient operations.
FUNCTIONS & POWERS
NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR (NSA), FUNCTIONS & POWERS
The NSA also acts as the secretary of the NSC. The NSA, through the powers conferred to her under the National Security Act, leads the national intelligence effort, provides strategic intelligence assessments to key government officials, ensures the implementation of the NSC’s Resolutions, and oversees the government's performance in the national security sector. Additional functions may be assigned under relevant laws. The NSA has broad powers to perform these functions, including directing and coordinating intelligence collection and assessment.
SECURITY STRATEGY
VANUATU NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
The NSS was developed following a wide range of consultations across the country. It underlines our aspirations for a stable, sustainable and prosperous Vanuatu, as set out in the People’s Plan 2016-2030 and is fully aligned with Vanuatu’s national, regional and international goals and commitments. The NSS embraces the broad concept of security now widely accepted regionally and internationally, which in addition to traditional security issues includes challenges such as climate change and national disasters, cyber security, and human security.
FUNDAMENTAL ROLE
VANUATU NATIONAL SECURITY FUNDAMENTAL ROLE
The NSS plays a fundamental role in:
- Identifying and prioritising threats and opportunities;
- Providing for the establishment of strong government machinery under our new National Security Council to deal with national security issues and to boost our intelligence and assessment capability; and
- Mapping out and demarcating the main Pillars for securing Vanuatu’s future.
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