International relations

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong welcomed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Chairperson of the Council of Ministers Dr Bisera Turković to Canberra today.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong was honoured to meet with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Saleumxay Kommasith. Australia and Laos share a long history of bilateral cooperation, and this year celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong welcomed India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Australia for the annual Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue.

Information on the Commemorative services to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Bali Bombings.

Australia strongly condemns North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile over Japanese territory – the first missile test to overfly Japan since 2017.

The Australian Government will impose further costs on Russia for its unilateral, illegal and immoral war on Ukraine.

Australia will prohibit the import, purchase or transport of gold exported from Russia after 30 September 2022.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong announces new appointments that strengthen Australia’s diplomatic capability and match people with the right qualifications and expertise to senior postings.

The Australian Government rejects today’s court ruling in Myanmar against Australian Professor Sean Turnell and calls for his immediate release. Professor Turnell was tried in a closed court. Australia’s Chargé d'Affaires and consular officials in Myanmar made every effort to attend the verdict but were denied access to the court.

The Australian Government is partnering with the Queensland Rugby League, to expand our support for high performance rugby league in Papua New Guinea worth $2.275 million, to be delivered through the PacificAus Sports program and will implement a high performance strategy.