Charlot Salwai | |
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Prime Minister of Vanuatu | |
Assumed office 6 October 2023 | |
President | Nikenike Vurobaravu |
Preceded by | Sato Kilman |
In office 11 February 2016 – 20 April 2020 | |
President | |
Deputy | Jotham Napat |
Preceded by | Sato Kilman |
Succeeded by | Bob Loughman |
MP for Pentecost | |
In office 2 May 2002 – 8 October 2021 | |
Succeeded by | Sumptoh Blaise Tabisurin |
Personal details | |
Born | Pentecost Island, New Hebrides | 24 April 1963
Political party | Reunification Movement for Change |
Spouse | Marie-Justine Salwai |
Residence(s) | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
Occupation | Accountant |
Profession | Politician |
Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas (born 24 April 1963)[1] is a Vanuatuan politician, former accountant, and political advisor. He was the prime minister of Vanuatu from 2016 to 2020[2] and is the current prime minister following the ousting of Sato Kilman in a vote of no confidence on 6 October 2023.[3] He is the leader of the Reunification of Movements for Change (RMC), which is part of the Unity for Change bloc.