International relations

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Tim Watts MP will travel to Vienna to represent Australia as co-President of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) 2024.

Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions, in coordination with international partners, on a further six entities associated with North Korea’s supply of arms and related materiel to Russia.

Australia welcomes commitments made to a set of measures to implement a national ceasefire, improve living conditions and prepare for the resumption of an inclusive political process.

Australia welcomes Vietnam's efforts to promote the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, the forthcoming Gender Affirmation Law and Gender Equality Law revision, and clemency granted to prisoners sentenced to death.

Australia commends Vanuatu's efforts to strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks in the health and education sectors to protect the rights of people with disabilities.

Australia commends Uruguay for its efforts to address recommendations from its last review, including through the adoption of a National Plan on Human Rights.

Australia welcomes Slovakia's release of the National Strategy for Equality, Inclusion and Participation of Roma. 

Australia warmly welcomes the distinguished delegation from North Macedonia and thanks them for the presentation of its national report.

Australia commends New Zealand for protecting and promoting human rights.

Australia welcomes the opportunity to engage with Eritrea.