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Minister Farrell hosted Japan’s Minister for Economy, Trade & Industry Nishimura for an unprecedented gathering of four Ministers at the annual Ministerial Economic Dialogue.
He also addressed the Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference, celebrating our deep economic ties.
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Nominations are now open for the 2023 Australia-Indonesia Institute's Indonesian Studies Awards!
Say thanks to those amazing teachers & researchers in 🇦🇺 who have helped enhance people & cultural ties between 🇦🇺& 🇮🇩 by nominating them for the Awards.
👉dfat.gov.au/people-to-people…
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🇦🇺’s Free Trade Agreement with 🇬🇧 is one of our most innovative and ambitious and brings with it a new era in our economic relationship. Trade Minister Don Farrell highlighted the benefits of #AUKFTA at a recent Australia British Chamber of Commerce event➡️trademinister.gov.au/ministe…
ALT Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell speaking from behind lectern at Australian British Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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Australia’s new international development policy recognises the complex and changing world we live in.
It draws on Australia’s strengths to form respectful partnerships and support locally led change.
Together, we're building a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.
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Australia is determined to ensure the @FIFAWWC drives progress, not just for women’s sport, but for women everywhere.
Today @AnikaWells, @SenKatyG and I hosted the Gender Equality Symposium in Brisbane.
Pursuing gender equality isn't just right, it's a vital national interest.
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Follow #AustraliaAtExpo 2025 Osaka as we showcase our people, ideas and places. The face of 🇦🇺 is Commissioner General, Nancy Gordon @dfat
#大阪・関西万博 は #オーストラリア館 へ！政府代表はナンシー・ゴードンが務めます。🇦🇺館をフォローして、遊びに来てください🦘@expo2025_Japan
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Yesterday we celebrated the launch of the International Trade Network at DFAT’s RG Casey Building in Canberra.
The Network will bring together trade professionals in Australia to advance trade policy understanding and promote career opportunities.
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We’re bringing the best of Australian education to Vietnam with a new @RMIT Industry and Innovation Hub at its campus here in Hanoi. – at Hanoi, Vietnam
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A wonderful celebration of 50 years of 🇦🇺🇻🇳diplomatic relations. Thanks to AVPI, RMIT, Asia Society and Vic Govt for co-hosting with DFAT VSO! @avpinstitute @rmit @AsiaSocietyAus @VicGovAu @VNamAus @dfat @DFATVic
Great to join Minister Tim Ayres @ayrestim and @dfat, @DFATVic, @Global_Vic, @RMIT, @avpinstitute + important business people and Vietnamese students to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 🇻🇳 - 🇦🇺 diplomatic relations in Melbourne. Thank you all and look fw to 50 years of mateship!
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Gough Whitlam established diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam in 1973. Our relations have broadened and deepened since then. 🇦🇺🇻🇳 1/2
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I am always fascinated by what Melbourne has to offer, including the Australian Open & Lexus Melbourne Cup.
This October will see the 60th Annual 🇦🇺-🇯🇵 Joint Business Conference held here too. The city and Melburnians will be sure to enchant visitors from 🇯🇵.
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Beginning the official visit to Türkiye with an informative briefing from Tony Huber, Australian Consul-General in Istanbul. @AusAmbTurkiye @Global_Vic
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Around half of Australia’s Türkiye-born population lives in Victoria. Meeting with His Excellency Mr Ufuk Gezer, Ambassador of Türkiye, for his official welcome call at Government House today. @kanberra_be @TCMelburnBK @DFATVic
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Warm thanks Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment @timpallas for valuable discussion on the key issues for Victoria in the 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 FTA. @DFATVic
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50 years ago today, Australia and Vietnam formally established diplomatic relations.
Our relationship now is stronger than ever.
We will continue to work together to advance our economic cooperation, address climate change and strengthen regional security.
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Tonight, Melbourne Town Hall will light up blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine – one year on from Russia's invasion.
We recognise the strength and resilience of Ukrainians all over the world, and welcome those who now call Melbourne home 💙💛
ALT A blue and yellow love heart appears over a blue and yellow image of the Melbourne Town Hall.
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With Indonesia's presidential election just a year away, the Australia Indonesia Business Council and Asia Society Australia are tapping candidate @aniesbaswedan for his "intimate knowledge of Indonesian politics" & "insights on the future of the Australia-Indonesia relationship"
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Today I presented the inaugural Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe memorial lecture.
A dreamer, a leader, and someone who loved to bring people together.
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Fantastic to round out @AusAmbASEAN Will Nankervis' visit to Asia Society Australia, following yesterday's event, by hosting a meeting alongside @RMIT and @APEC_Centre_AU here in Melbourne.
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