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Indonesia is a vitally important partner for Australia.
Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Rod Brazier, discusses our close relationship, including recent energy and food security cooperation under the Jakarta Treaty.
📍 Learn more about the work of the Embassy: indonesia.embassy.gov.au
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This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸
Visiting Urn Library to support efforts to restore connections disrupted by war; celebrating the opening of Palau’s embassy in Australia; officials welcoming Robert Pether to Ireland; creating safe spaces for children in Nepal.
International justice, accountability and security are at the heart of Australia's work in The Hague.
Dr Greg French, Australia's Ambassador to the Netherlands, discusses our deep partnership, including efforts to uphold the prohibition on chemical weapons.
📍 Learn about the work of the embassy: netherlands.embassy.gov.au/
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Australia joined 31 countries to condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s use of violent attacks, including lethal plotting, arson, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and other hybrid activities against us and our partners.
Read the joint statement: foreignminister.gov.au/minis…
Australia continues to support Nepal, those grieving and families whose loved ones are still missing following the devastating floods. Building on our emergency response, a further $15 million will support Nepal's recovery and strengthen its resilience to future disasters.
DFAT Secretary Jan Adams visited Beijing for talks with Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu.
Regular dialogue between Australia and China contributes to a stable and constructive relationship, which is in the interests of both countries.
Read our statement here: dfat.gov.au/news/media-relea…
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Recent security incidents continue to disrupt operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. We advise do not travel to King Khalid airport and reconsider your need to travel to other airports in Saudi Arabia. (1/2)
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Check with your airline before travelling and minimise your time at airports. Smartraveller.gov.au/saudi-a…
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Australia and Japan further strengthened cooperation at the Australia-Japan Strategic Consultations in Tokyo. Led by DFAT Secretary Jan Adams and MOFA Vice-Minister Funakoshi Takehiro, the dialogue deepens our partnership and shared commitment to a peaceful and prosperous region.
This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸
Fostering creative connections in Singapore; deepening Australia-Thailand cooperation on health, food, energy and education; showcasing Australia at the Cultures of the World Festival; delivering a football clinic for students with the ADF.
Australia and Bangladesh share a strong and growing partnership built on development cooperation, trade and investment, and people-to-people links.
Australia’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Susan Ryle, shares how this partnership continues to deliver real impact.
📍 Learn more about the work of the High Commission in Dhaka: bangladesh.embassy.gov.au
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This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸
Welcoming new Ambassadors from the United States, European Union, Slovenia and North Macedonia; honouring the victims of the 2005 Bali bombings; strengthening Australia-Mongolia parliamentary ties; the Prime Minister’s XIII NRL teams in Port Moresby.
Tuvalu is one of the world's smallest and least populated countries.
Ahead of it’s hosting of the Pre-COP Leaders’ event, Australia's High Commissioner to Tuvalu shares the beauty of Tuvalu's pristine environment and rich cultural heritage, underpinned by resilience.
The Marquesas Islands were recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, home to dramatic landscapes, rich cultural traditions and enduring Pacific connections. Hear from Australia’s Consul-General to French Polynesia on what makes them so remarkable.
From the Great Barrier Reef to Mauritius, Australia is committed to protecting coral ecosystems through research collaboration and partnerships. Hear how our shared oceans connect us, and why safeguarding these unique environments matters for future generations.
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