International relations

Ms Bronwyn Robbins will serve as Australia’s new Consul-General in Makassar, Indonesia.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of two new members of the Advisory Board of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations

Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans.

Government amended the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Central African Republic) Regulation 2014.

The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2488 which adjusts elements of the arms embargo and sanction measures for the Central African Republic (CAR).

Australia recognises the University of the South Pacific (USP) as an important and highly valued regional institution and tertiary provider in the Pacific.

Australia has signed a wide-ranging maritime declaration with India, marking a major step forward in the security and defence relationship as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries.

The Government has entered into a landmark, cooperative arrangement with India on cyber affairs and critical technology.

The Indo-Pacific region will have improved access to vaccines through Australia’s new pledge of $300 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.