"As a co-founder of the NPDI, Australia is committed to this initiative to bring about the eventual elimination of nuclear weapons. As a nation we were instrumental in pursuing a comprehensive ban on nuclear tests. We have campaigned to bring that treaty into effect and we are now focussed on efforts to cap the production of fissile material used to make nuclear weapons."

• Statement: Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative (NPDI) Meeting in Hiroshima

Today, Minister for Trade and Investment Mr Robb and his South Korean counterpart, the Minister for Trade, Industry and Energy Mr Yoon Sang-jick, signed the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) in Seoul.

• Media release: Korea-Australia FTA signed in Seoul
• Full text of the agreement: Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Australia has concluded negotiations on an historic Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, our second biggest trading partner. This historic agreement is good for the Australian economy, good for jobs, good for farmers and good for consumers.

• Media release: Historic Free Trade Agreement concluded with Japan
• Website: Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement