The main political parties are:

(1) Vanuaaku Party: The ruling coalition. Formerly known as the New Hebrides National Party, it was established in 1971 and is the oldest political party in Vanuatu. In 1977 it was changed to its current name. The party has been in power until 1991 under the leadership of the late Founding Father Walter Linney since its independence in 1980. The Waku Party split in 1991, and Walter Linney left to form the National Coalition Party. In April 1999, the Waku Party and the Communist Party of China formally established inter-party relations, making it the first political party in a Pacific island country to establish inter-party relations with the Chinese Communist Party. Chairman Bob Loveman.

(2) Union of Moderate Parties: The ruling coalition, with some members joining the opposition camp. Founded in 1974, it is one of the most influential French-speaking political parties in Watts. It was first in power in 1991 under then-chairman Maxim Coleman and lasted until 1998. In 2001, it formally established inter-party relations with the Communist Party of China. Chairman Serge Warhol, Vice Chairman Alatoy Ishmael Karsakau.

(3) National United Party: The ruling coalition. Formed in 1991 by the late Founding Father Walter Linney, who left the Waku Party. In March 2004, it formally established inter-party relations with the Communist Party of China. Chairman Ham Lini, Vice-Chairman Silas Bly.

(4) Land and Justice Party: Established in 2010. Claims to respect the land and traditions, believes that chiefs, churches, women and children are the four pillars of the country, and promotes national development through the protection of the country's land and commerce. Chairman Ralph Regenvanu.

(5) Reunification of Movement for Change: established in 2012. It was formed by the exodus of Salvi, the then vice-president of the coalition of moderate parties. In 2016, Salve established inter-party relations with the CCP during his visit to China to attend the CCP-World Dialogue. Chair Charlotte Salvi.

(6) Leaders Party of Vanuatu: Established in 2015. Founded by Napat, the former chief of the Climate Change Department. The party holds high the banner of anti-corruption and calls for sustainable economic, environmental and social development in Vanuatu. Chairman Jottan Napat.

(7) People's Progressive Party: Founded in 2001, it was formed by Killman who left the Melanesian Progressive Party. In 2005, the party formally established inter-party relations with the Communist Party of China. Chairman Sato Kilman.