"In my first visit to Jordan and Lebanon as Foreign Minister I have highlighted Australia's strong and continuing support for Jordan and Lebanon as they address the challenges caused by Syria's tragic and continuing humanitarian crisis."

• Media release: Australia provides $20 million for children affected by Syrian crisis
• Media release: Foreign Minister's visit to Jordan and Lebanon

"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