Countries, economies and regions

The SDP will strengthen cooperation between Australia and the EU on global security challenges, including cyber and emerging technologies, economic security (including critical minerals), hybrid threats, maritime security, space and defence industry cooperation.

The events, initiatives and activities listed below have been formally approved to feature the special 50th anniversary logo, highlighting their contribution to this significant year.

Treaty between the government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on common security
 

In 2026, Australia and Japan celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (Friendship and Cooperation Treaty).

Since 2017, Australia has played an important role in the humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and in supporting Bangladesh in responding to regional shocks originating from Myanmar. Our contribution to the crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh – more than $1.25 billion committed since 2017 – is Australia’s largest humanitarian response. 

Australia will support Bangladesh in building up its ability to provide for all its citizens’ needs and to build a more inclusive, stable and resilient society in which social and economic potential is realised.

The next stage of Bangladesh’s development requires Bangladesh to facilitate diversification of manufacturing and the export base and prepare young people to enter the job market for the jobs of tomorrow. 

Text version of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0 

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU") is to advance the partnership on development cooperation between the Participant.

Our enhanced CSP will better prepare our economies and societies for challenges and opportunities now and in the future and extends our cooperation further to engage effectively with our regional partners.