Japan, Australia Mark 50 Years of Partnership with High-Level Talks
I have arrived in Canberra, the capital of Australia. As Prime Minister of Japan, this is my first visit to Australia in about three and a half years. This year…
Canberra, Beijing Reaffirm Commitment to Stable Relationship
Australia is committed to a constructive and stable relationship with China, which is in the interests of both our countries. Today I met with China’s Vice President Han Zheng in…
Australia Pauses to Honour Victims and Survivors of Port Arthur
Thirty years after the Port Arthur massacre, the terrible, indiscriminate cruelty of that day remains beyond understanding. Australia pauses today to remember the 35 people whose lives and futures were…
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution.…
Nations Demand Protection of Aid Workers and Civilians in Lebanon Crisis
Joint statement on the protection of aid workers in Lebanon Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and…
Australia and EU strike free trade deal
The European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade. – Australia and the European…
Carney to Visit India, Australia and Japan to Boost Trade and Security
Prime Minister Carney to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment, and secure new partnerships with visits to India, Australia, and Japan In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new…
Australia and Timor-Leste Elevate Partnership With New Economic and Security Cooperation
Australia and Timor-Leste are taking our old friendship to a new level. Today, Prime Minister Gusmão and I agreed to elevate our partnership. With new economic and security cooperation that…
Australia Day – The Country Marks Its National Day on January 26
On January 26, 2026, Australia observes Australia Day, the country’s official national day and a public holiday across all states and territories. This date commemorates the arrival of the First…
India eyes rare earth mining pacts in Russia and Africa
India is exploring rare earth mining pacts with Russia, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and several African countries. – New Delhi’s search for alternate supplies comes in response to curbs announced by…