Countries, economies and regions

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade notes that given the status of Western Sahara as a Non-Self-Governing Territory, there are international law considerations with importing natural resources sourced from Western Sahara. We recommend that companies seek legal advice before importing such material.

Australia and Montenegro enjoy cooperative diplomatic relations underpinned by people-to-people links. There is a small Montenegrin community in Australia. Australia and Montenegro engage in international organisations on matters of shared interest.

Mongolia country brief.

Australia enjoys warm and friendly relations with Moldova, with both countries actively participating in a range of multilateral forums.

Australia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1966. Australia has an Embassy in Mexico City and a Consulate in Cancún.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is located in the western Pacific Ocean, half way between Hawaii and Australia, north of the equator and west of the International Date Line.

Australia and Malta continue to enjoy a strong and enduring bilateral relationship, underpinned by deep people-to-people links and shared values.

Australia and Maldives share a commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region. We established bilateral relations in 1974 and in 2024 mark 50 years of diplomatic ties. Australia opened its High Commission in Malé in 2023. 

Australia and Malaysia are longstanding partners and friends. We will celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Our relationship is based on mutual respect, common interests, shared history and strong community links.

Macau country brief.