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… You can bet your shirt on it that all this has registered in Jakarta with Ali Murtopo and his group from the Centre for Strategic Studies. At today's FAS meeting, the Secretary expressed concern about Portuguese Timor. It was he who was keen … our Embassy in Jakarta has passed copies of these two despatches on a personal basis to Harry Tjan of the Centre for Strategic Studies. [NAA: Al0005, 202/1/3, v] 1 Document 73. 2 See paragraph 5 of Document 73. Last Updated: 29 November 2013 … You can bet your shirt on it that all this has registered in Jakarta with Ali Murtopo and his group from the Centre for Strategic Studies. At today's FAS meeting, the Secretary expressed concern about Portuguese Timor. It was he who was keen …
… and risks. Against this background, this report has two main objectives: to assess prospects for the long-term strategic relationship between Japan and China, and the implications for the political and security environment in East … community attitudes and relations with third countries including the United States. The chapter provides a summary of the strategic implications of economic and security issues described in subsequent chapters and also outlines the implications … and risks. Against this background, this report has two main objectives: to assess prospects for the long-term strategic relationship between Japan and China, and the implications for the political and security environment in East …
… and the Republic of Korea. The first ASEAN+3 Leaders' meeting was held in 1997. RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations involve the ten ASEAN Member States and ASEAN's six FTA partners – Australia, China, India, … were launched by Leaders on 20 November 2012. EAS The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a regional leaders' forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on key challenges facing the East Asian region. Membership of the EAS comprises the ten … States and Russia. TPP The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiations are building on the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (P4) between Brunei Darussalam, Chile, New Zealand and Singapore, which entered …
… Summary of publication The 2017-18 Vanuatu Aid Program Performance Report assesses progress against four, mutually agreed, strategic objectives for Australia's aid program in Vanuatu: building resilient infrastructure and an environment for … of publication The 2017-18 Vanuatu Aid Program Performance Report assesses progress against four, mutually agreed, strategic objectives for Australia's aid program in Vanuatu: building resilient infrastructure and an environment for …
… the Philippines Aid Investment Plan (AIP) 2014–2015 to 2017–2018. Influencing the Philippines policy debate in areas of strategic interest, particularly gender, was a key priority. Australia also provided timely humanitarian assistance from the … the Philippines Aid Investment Plan (AIP) 2014–2015 to 2017–2018. Influencing the Philippines policy debate in areas of strategic interest, particularly gender, was a key priority. Australia also provided timely humanitarian assistance from the …
… is treated the same as any other non–dollar country. The principal distinction is that as with other Communist countries, strategic export controls are maintained and the 'China differential' is also maintained (see para. 6 below). Certain … apply to imports or possible imports from Mainland China of tin, tea and rubber (para. 9 and 10 below). Except for strategic goods the Australian Government in no way interferes with commercial transactions with Mainland China nor does it … Under this system the extent to which Australia receives most–favoured–nation treatment is not easily assessed. Strategic Export Controls: 5. Although Australia has not participated in drawing up the lists of commodities subject to …
… confrontation. During the talks, we made it clear that we did not accept the views on the long term political and strategic aims for South East Asia which were set out in one of the memoranda 3 made available to us before the talks began. … and that western power would be withdrawn from the mainland and be available in the background. We do not share this strategic concept nor the judgements which lie behind it. What we fear is that neutralisation of the region of South East … not comprehensive and, having regard to the realities, I feel that you and your colleagues may not, in fact, espouse the strategic concept and the judgements in the stark form in which they are there presented. In any case, these are matters for …
… by the Self-Governing Dominions at the Imperial Conference of 1923. 6. On the development and defence of Regions of Strategic Responsibility, paragraph 5 repeats the views stated by me to the Conference on the method of approach to this … 6, and this again is a matter for initial examination by the machinery referred to in Part II. 8. In regard to Areas of Strategic Importance-Other than Main Support Areas, paragraph 7 outlines the broad principles to which the methods and … of the Commonwealth should:- (i) Accept responsibility for the development and defence of their Main Support Area and the strategic zone around it. (ii) Accept the principle of joint responsibility between members of the Commonwealth concerned …
… Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN). 2. Ministers reaffirmed the importance of the UK and Australia’s modern and enduring partnership, which continues to adapt in the face of a rapidly changing world. Ministers reaffirmed our shared commitment to … respectful of sovereignty, human rights and international law. Ministers expressed the need for all countries to manage strategic competition responsibly. Australia welcomed the upcoming refresh of the UK’s 2021 Integrated Review and the UK’s … agreed on the importance of coordinated efforts to bolster Indo-Pacific nations’ resilience. 4. In light of the growing strategic economic challenges impacting the Indo-Pacific region and globally, Australia and the UK agreed to establish an …
… 2017. In 2016-17, Australia's aid program provided $57.7 million in official development assistance to Bangladesh through strategic partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh, World Food Programme, UK Department for International Development … 2017. In 2016-17, Australia's aid program provided $57.7 million in official development assistance to Bangladesh through strategic partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh, World Food Programme, UK Department for International Development …