On October 5, 2012, President Iolu Abil of Vanuatu presided over a ceremony at the Constitution Building to solemnly commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu. Attendees included Prime Minister Sato Kilman, Speaker of Parliament George Wells, as well as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, cabinet members, and representatives from various sectors. Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Xie Bohua and his wife, along with diplomatic envoys from other countries to Vanuatu, were invited to attend. Ambassador Xie extended his festive congratulations to President Abil and Prime Minister Kilman, sincerely wishing Vanuatu prosperity and its people happiness.
The Constitution of Vanuatu was signed on October 5, 1979, marking a significant victory in the struggle of the people of Vanuatu for national independence and laying an important foundation for the country's independence in 1980.