Very pleased and honored to meet with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in the margins of #AsiaSummit 2024 in Melbourne. A terrific keynote speech by Minister Wong on Australia's aspirations for peace and prosperity in Asia! Senator Penny Wong Asia Society Asia Society Australia

Australia and the Philippines are maritime nations and Strategic Partners.   Today I discussed our ties with Secretary Centino, Presidential Assistant for Maritime Concerns. We are committed to a region where international law is upheld and disputes are resolved peacefully.

Latvia and Australia are working to uphold global rules and norms, so that no country dominates & no country is dominated. Today I met Latvia FM Baiba Braže in Melbourne for a wide ranging discussion on shared interests across the Indo-Pacific, Europe & the multilateral system.

Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian city of Poltava are horrific. More than 50 lives have been lost and hundreds are injured. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and their loved ones. Australia continues to support Ukraine as it fights Russia's brutal, illegal war.

It was wonderful to meet with Australia's Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, and Australia's Policy Advisory Council in Adelaide this morning to discuss how Australian agricultural knowledge can benefit sustainable development throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Senator Penny Wong

Australia and our Pacific region know the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons testing. The norm against nuclear testing is more important than ever. This is why 🇦🇺 continues to champion the #CTBT and its universalisation as we seek a world free of nuclear weapons.

Congratulations to Timor-Leste which is now a formal member of WTO. Australia was pleased to strongly support Timor's accession process. Trade unlocks opportunities and promotes development. Timor's WTO membership will contribute to the stability and prosperity of our region.

Working together, we can make the change that is so desperately needed. We must.