Europe (EUD)

Australia and the Slovak Republic (also known as Slovakia) established diplomatic relations upon the foundation of the Slovak Republic in 1993 and share friendly relations.

Growing Australian mining and business investment in Serbia, deep and long-standing people-to-people links.

The Australian Government has limited all bilateral cooperation with Russia since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Australia only engages bilaterally with Russia when it is critical to delivering on our national interests, such as safety of Australian citizens, security and ongoing operations of our diplomatic presence in Russia.

Australia and Poland established diplomatic ties in 1972. Abiding community, commercial and academic links underpin a warm bilateral relationship characterised by shared democratic values and support for agreed international rules and norms.

Australia and the Kingdom of Norway established diplomatic ties in 1947 and share a commitment to agreed international rules and norms, human rights, good governance, gender equality, First Nations issues, sustainable development, clean energy, and liberalised trade. 

Strong community ties and cooperation in international forums. Growing Australian business investment.

Australia and the Netherlands advance common goals on human rights, rules-based trade, multilateralism and security, including cyber security and non proliferation and disarmament.

Australia and Montenegro enjoy cooperative diplomatic relations underpinned by people-to-people links. There is a small Montenegrin community in Australia. Australia and Montenegro engage in international organisations on matters of shared interest.

Australia enjoys warm and friendly relations with Moldova, with both countries actively participating in a range of multilateral forums.

Australia and Malta continue to enjoy a strong and enduring bilateral relationship, underpinned by deep people-to-people links and shared values.