Countries, economies and regions

The Australian Government has limited all bilateral cooperation with Russia since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Australia only engages bilaterally with Russia when it is critical to delivering on our national interests, such as safety of Australian citizens, security and ongoing operations of our diplomatic presence in Russia.

Australia and Romania established diplomatic relations in 1968, marking 55 years of bilateral relations in 2023. The relationship between Australia and Romania is built on community ties and a like-minded approach to a range of global issues, including international security, cyber, disarmament, non-proliferation and international criminal law.

Australia and Poland established diplomatic ties in 1972. Abiding community, commercial and academic links underpin a warm bilateral relationship characterised by shared democratic values and support for agreed international rules and norms.

Since 1946, Australia and the Philippines have worked together to ensure a close partnership grounded in a commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in our region. 

Australia and Paraguay established diplomatic relations in 1974.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forums outcomes

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has an estimated population of approximately 9 million (World Bank). The PNG mainland and its six hundred islands have a total land area of 452,860 square kilometres. Most people living in PNG are Melanesian, but some are Micronesian or Polynesian. PNG has over 800 known languages. English, Tok Pisin (Pidgin), and Hiri Motu (the lingua franca of the Papuan region) are the official languages.