Australia’s ASEAN, East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Official
Canberra
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Michelle Chan retweeted
One year since Timor-Leste became ASEAN’s 11th Member State! 🇹🇱
Australia is proud to support Timor-Leste’s @ASEAN journey through our $20 million program, helping build skills and capacity to participate in ASEAN to strengthen our regional community.
@AusAmbDili
On this day, 26 October 2025, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste was formally admitted as the eleventh Member State of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
This historic milestone marked a significant step in ASEAN’s journey towards broader regional integration, strengthening solidarity among Member States and advancing our shared commitment to peace, stability, and cooperation across Southeast Asia.
As we commemorate the 1st anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste historic accession to ASEAN, we reaffirm our collective aspiration for a cohesive, resilient, and people-centred ASEAN Community.
#ASEANHistory
Michelle Chan retweeted
The @NewColomboPlan continues to bring young Australians out into the region we call home. Great to meet Alannah and Hae-Yun yesterday to talk about their experiences in Cambodia, their studies and work in the community.
Michelle Chan retweeted
With Ministers Suahasil & Airlangga it was an honour to launch the next phase of the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Economic Development ‘Prospera’.
We will continue to work together to support economic development & opportunity for the benefit of our countries & our region.
Michelle Chan retweeted
I also congratulated my friend Sugiono on his new role as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs.
I thanked him for his personal support for our bilateral relationship, and discussed how we can continue to support Indonesia’s development priorities.
Michelle Chan retweeted
Australia and Indonesia work closely on climate, economic development and security.
Pleased to meet Coordinating Minister Sugiono, Special Presidential Envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo and Deputy Chair of Commission I Budi Djiwandono to discuss our partnership.
Michelle Chan retweeted
Indonesia is a trusted partner & the closest of friends to Australia.
It was an honour to be the first Foreign Minister to call on Indonesian FM Arrmanatha Nasir
I look forward to working closely together to strengthen our relationship & drive implementation of the Jakarta Treaty
Michelle Chan retweeted
Australia and Indonesia are working together to strengthen economic resilience and deliver shared prosperity.
I was pleased to meet this morning with Coordinating Minister @airlangga_hrt and Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara to discuss deepening our trade and investment ties.
Michelle Chan retweeted
“Everyone likes to watch things go bang.” (Lieutenant Joshua Turner)
Australian Army and Indonesian Armed Forces engineers conducted urban clearance and explosive ordnance disposal training during Exercise Keris Woomera 26 in 📍 East Java.
Sappers from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and the 5th Combat Engineer Battalion tackled simulated threats, sharing urban search techniques and hands-on experience with live unexploded ordnance.
Read more 🗞️ spr.ly/6013BHVc5d
#YourADF #ExerciseKerisWoomera @AustralianArmy @Puspen_TNI @tni_ad @Kemhan_RI @DubesAustralia @konjensurabaya @INAEmbAUS @DFAT @Kemlu_RI
As ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partners, 🇦🇺 and 🇺🇸 are unwavering in our support for ASEAN centrality.
Great to meet US Ambassador to ASEAN, H.E. Kevin Kim, to discuss regional challenges and strengthening our practical support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
🇦🇺 & 🇮🇩 share a longstanding, constructive relationship as neighbours, partners & friends. This complements our deep engagement in ASEAN.
Great to meet 🇮🇩’s ASEAN Senior Official @krisnamurthiINA to discuss the 5th anniversary of the ASEAN-🇦🇺 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Timor-Leste’s success matters to Australia. During President Ramos-Horta’s visit to @seacsydney last week, 🇦🇺 announced an additional $2m investment to support 🇹🇱’s impressive progress toward eliminating cervical cancer through the Elimination Partnership in Cervical Cancer.
Michelle Chan retweeted
Bangkok is in this week’s global economic spotlight. I joined Australia’s Business Champion for Thailand Peter Fox AM, @dfat’s Justin Whyatt and @AustCham members to talk through 🇹🇭’s reform agenda and the opportunities to support greater 🇦🇺-🇹🇭 investment links. #AusSEAInvested
Michelle Chan retweeted
🎉 Welcome to 🇻🇳! I was delighted to meet 3⃣5⃣ emerging 🇦🇺leaders joining the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship 2026 – a flagship initiative to build a new generation of globally-minded 🇦🇺leaders. Look forward to amazing collaborations and friendships coming out of this trip! 👏
Michelle Chan retweeted
24 years on from the 2002 Bali bombings we remember the 202 people killed in a cruel terrorist attack, among them 88 Australians.
We continue to honour the victims, survivors and first responders.
Our thoughts are with those whose lives were forever changed by that dark day.
Michelle Chan retweeted
This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸
Fostering creative connections in Singapore; deepening Australia-Thailand cooperation on health, food, energy and education; showcasing Australia at the Cultures of the World Festival; delivering a football clinic for students with the ADF.
Australia & Singapore are working together closely to support regional resilience, security and prosperity, while delivering on our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0. Pleased to host 🇸🇬 MFA Deputy Secretary Foo Kok Jwee for an excellent Senior Officials' Meeting.
Michelle Chan retweeted
🇦🇺 supports a maritime order grounded in intl. law. At the 18th South China Sea conference, 🇦🇺’s Deputy Secretary Michelle Chan underscored the importance of UNCLOS, transparency dialogue & collective responsibility in preserving a stable, secure & prosperous maritime region.
Michelle Chan retweeted
There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia.
I was delighted to speak with new Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir today to discuss the implementation of the Jakarta Treaty, and the next chapter in our countries' close partnership and friendship.
Michelle Chan retweeted
Congratulations - great to see!
Xin chúc mừng – thật tuyệt vời khi thấy điều này!
🇻🇳🌐 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh was sworn in at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany, becoming the 1st Vietnamese national to serve as an ITLOS judge since the tribunal was established 30 years ago.
👉 vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws…
Michelle Chan retweeted
Congratulations Bapak Arrmanatha Nasir on your appointment as Indonesia’s Foreign Minister. Indonesia is one of Australia’s most important partners. Our security, prosperity and futures are deeply connected. I look forward to working with you as we continue strengthening our ties