Countries, economies and regions

On 26 August 2025, Australia expelled the Iranian Ambassador following an assessment by Australian intelligence services that the Iranian government had covertly directed attacks against Australia's Jewish community. Australia also suspended the operations of our Embassy in Tehran, which we opened in 1968.

India country brief

Australia and Iceland are likeminded partners who share a commitment to democratic values, human rights, gender equality, defending internationally agreed rules and norms and promoting trade liberalisation.

Hungary and Australia enjoy friendly, cooperative relations with strong people-to-people links as a result of the large number of Hungarians who emigrated to Australia in the twentieth century, especially following the 1956 Uprising against the Soviet occupation of Hungary.

Hong Kong country brief

The Holy See is the jurisdiction which the Pope exercises over the Catholic Church and its worldwide institutions. Its status in international law can be traced to the centuries-old tradition of the papacy having an important role in global diplomacy.

Australia and Haiti established diplomatic relations in 2000. Australia's High Commissioner in Port of Spain has non-resident accreditation to Haiti. Haiti has an Honorary Consul in Melbourne.

The island of Guam is in the North Pacific Ocean, south of the Northern Mariana Islands and north of Papua New Guinea.

Australia and Greece have a close bilateral relationship based on historical ties and the rich contribution of Greek Australians to Australian society.