Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.
We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.
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The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) was signed on 2 April 2022.

Supporting our region to access COVID-19 vaccines and build resilience to health security challenges.

Scholarships and grants for study and internships/ mentorships in the Indo-Pacific region.