Countries, economies and regions

Australia and Brazil cooperate on a range of issues of mutual interest. People-to-people links are growing rapidly, with Brazilians now forming the largest migrant group from Latin America resident in Australia.

Australia recognised Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 1992 and engage productively in international organisations on matters of mutual interest.

Australia and Bolivia established diplomatic relations in 1975.

Australia and Bhutan enjoy warm and friendly ties built on education and people‑to‑people links. 

Australia and Belgium have a close relationship grounded in shared values, international cooperation, particularly in multilateral fora, and growing trade and investment ties.

The Australian Government has limited all bilateral cooperation with Belarus due to its support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Australia only engages bilaterally with Belarus when it is critical to delivering on our national interests.

Bangladesh is a low-lying, mainly riverine country on the Bay of Bengal. It covers an area of 147,000 square kilometres (about two-thirds the size of Victoria). Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority nation with a democratic, parliamentary system of government and a population of approximately 175 million people.