South and Central Asia (SXD)

The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan in August 2021 has reversed years of democratic, economic and development gains. It plunged the country into a deeper humanitarian and economic crisis, further destabilising an already fragile Afghan economy.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra and the Australian Government stand with the people of Afghanistan.

DFAT intends to approach the market for a managing contractor to implement the second phase of the South Asia Regional Infrastructure and Connectivity program (SARIC2). 

The Australia–Bangladesh Development Partnership Plan 2025–2030 (DPP) translates into action the development priorities Australia shares with Bangladesh. The DPP sets out agreed objectives, how we will work together to deliver shared outcomes, and how progress will be monitored.

Since 2017, Australia has played an important role in the humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and in supporting Bangladesh in responding to regional shocks originating from Myanmar. Our contribution to the crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh – more than $1.25 billion committed since 2017 – is Australia’s largest humanitarian response. 

Australia will support Bangladesh in building up its ability to provide for all its citizens’ needs and to build a more inclusive, stable and resilient society in which social and economic potential is realised.

The next stage of Bangladesh’s development requires Bangladesh to facilitate diversification of manufacturing and the export base and prepare young people to enter the job market for the jobs of tomorrow. 

Statement following the meeting of the G7+ Special Representatives for Afghanistan on 29-30 September 2025

Developed by the University of Queensland, the report Understanding Australia’s Indian Communities: A Statistical Snapshot provides a foundation to better understand Australia’s Indian communities, allowing for better engagement and more impactful policy recommendations.

The purpose of the mid-term review (MTR) was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of AASAM implementation during the initial contract period, and to identify opportunities for improvement for the remaining period of the program.