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At the invitation of Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Senator the Honorable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, undertook an official visit to the Philippines on 16-18 May 2023.

Minister for Trade and Tourism the Senator the Hon Don Farrell will travel to Beijing to meet with China’s Minister of Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, to progress the resolution of outstanding trade impediments.

The Australian Government's approach in the Budget will make Australia more influential in the world, by investing in all elements of our statecraft including diplomatic power, trade and development.

The Australian Government is delivering a transformational package of support to the Pacific to respond to Pacific priorities and ensure our shared interests in a peaceful, prosperous and resilient region.

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Trade and Tourism will host their Singaporean counterparts today for the 13th Singapore–Australia Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in Canberra.

The Australian Government condemns the violence across Sudan that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent people.

Australia and Vietnam held the 18th Australia-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue on 24 April 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Australia’s delegation was led by Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for Human Rights, Ms Bronte Moules, and included staff from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Embassy in Vietnam, and Australian Human Rights Commission.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is undertaking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). Submissions close on 19 May 2023 (5pm AEST).