Country Briefs

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.

Australia and Germany work closely to advance bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. In June 2021 Australia and Germany convened the second 2+2 Ministerial Foreign and Security Policy Consultations to address key security and regional challenges.

Australia established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992. We share a constructive bilateral relationship. Australia supports Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including support for its resolutions in international organisations.

French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous French territory. The French State oversees certain competencies such as defence, foreign affairs, law and order, monetary policy, certain parts of tertiary education and research.

Australia and France work closely bilaterally and through regional and multilateral fora.