Thank you to for hosting and I for a meeting with Ambassadors and High Commissioners resident in Canberra last night - look forward to working with you all as Assistant Minister.
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All the best to the Pacific athletes competing at #B2022. Australia has supported 155 Pacific athletes, para-athletes & coaches to prepare for . We might be rivals on the track, in the pool or on the field, but 🇦🇺 & the Pacific are also family. #PacificAusSports
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Australia’s #Aid4Trade initiatives support countries across our region realise the benefits of an open trading environment, while also promoting inclusive, sustainable development. (Thread 1/2)
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Mazal tov to on an incredible showing at the games. 100 medals, third in the overall medal count, and the best Aussie showing in the history of the games. And they had heaps of fun. Onya Aussies!
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Welcome to 1000+ athletes and families to 
from @MaccabiAUS to participate in @Maccabiah2022.
A good excuse for me to get out of the office...
#TheAussiesAreComing @yairlapid #ozraeli
athletes and families to from @MaccabiAUS to participate in @Maccabiah2022.
A good excuse for me to get out of the office...
#TheAussiesAreComing @yairlapid #ozraeli
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To open doors and support Pacific women to thrive, Australia is partnering with on the ‘Oceania Rise Rugby Project’. An important initiative for improving inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls in and through sport. #PacificAusSports
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With borders open and travel resuming, Australians are discovering the world has changed.
Don't get caught out by unexpected costs. Some tips for travellers.
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On the 8th anniversary of the downing of #MH17, we remember the 298 victims, including the 38 people who called Australia home.
Australia is steadfast in our pursuit of truth, justice and accountability.
Photo: Wreath-laying ceremony at the Parliament House Garden
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DFAT & ' Horizons International Leadership Program is designed to equip economic development officers in regional 🇦🇺 with the skills & knowledge to help local business harness trade & investment opportunities. Applications close Friday 22 July: dfat.gov.au/horizons
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Are you an 🇦🇺 business looking to expand into international markets? Next week, join DFAT, & for a Global Market Insights webinar series on international trade & doing business in Malaysia.
📅 Wed 20 July, 4.30pm - 5.30pm (AEST)
For more information ⬇️
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Malaysia is expected to become a high-income economy by 2024. Find out what opportunities there are for Australian biz at the Global Market Insights Seminar: Malaysia with @dfat @Austrade @MYHCCanberra @OfficialMIDA on Wed 20 July at 4.30pm AEST. Register: trybooking.com/CARHH
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Australia is proudly home to the oldest enduring culture on the planet.
Our foreign policy should express the full measure of who we are.
I was proud to see the heritage of our First Nations peoples showcased alongside the diverse cultures of #ourBluePacific at #Fiji2022.
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.'s Rafael Grossi recently visited 🇦🇺 to discuss nuclear safeguards, global nuclear security, 🇦🇺's commitment to #NonProliferation & our innovation in peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
DG Grossi met & senior officials, including DFAT Secretary Jan Adams.
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Vinaka vakalevu for welcoming leaders and delegates to this year’s Pacific Islands Forum.
The PIF Leaders’ Meeting formally commenced with a Sevusevu - a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony.
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I was deeply moved by my visit to with Prime Minister Albanese, to sign the book of condolence for former Prime Minister Abe.
In times of sorrow, we recognise the strength in Australia’s enduring friendship with Japan.
We mourn with the people of Japan.
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In Bali, I met with Foreign Ministers from MIKTA - Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Turkey & Australia.
We are committed to working together to promote global stability and prosperity – both threatened by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the global food & energy crisis.
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I was delighted to attend the Pacific Islands Forum yesterday on my first visit to the Pacific as Minister. I deeply appreciated hearing directly from our Pacific family about the challenges facing our region & the aspirations of our region.
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Thank you to our host Indonesia for a constructive G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of multilateralism at a time when the world faces great challenges - from Russia’s war in Ukraine, to food security and climate change.
#G20Indonesia
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DFAT Secretary Jan Adams hosted a #NAIDOC2022 event for members of the diplomatic corps.
She spoke about the work the Australian Government and DFAT is doing to demonstrate our commitment to Indigenous Australians.
Read Secretary Adams' speech here: dfat.gov.au/news/speech/na
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Australia is committed to long-term friendship and cooperation with the countries of Africa.
At Africa Day celebrations, underlined the importance of these relationships and opportunities to further strengthen ties.
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Last night, I joined government, business and community leaders to celebrate the diversity and unity of Africa.
Almost half a million Australians are of African heritage and they make a remarkable contribution and enrich our communities and our society.
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Through our partnership with , 🇦🇺 is helping to address critical food shortages in Sri Lanka caused by the current economic crisis.
Our assistance will support those at risk, including pregnant women, people with disabilities and children.
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are struggling to eat amid an unprecedented economic crisis.
"We eat only rice & gravy nowadays," says Jeevanthi, an expectant mom.
Timely contribution from Australia @dfat has enabled WFP to respond, starting w/ food vouchers for pregnant women.
are struggling to eat amid an unprecedented economic crisis.
"We eat only rice & gravy nowadays," says Jeevanthi, an expectant mom.
Timely contribution from Australia @dfat has enabled WFP to respond, starting w/ food vouchers for pregnant women.
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I’m delighted to be back in Singapore – a place I have visited often.
I thank Prime Minister for a valuable discussion today.
Australia's relationship with Singapore is one of our closest and most comprehensive, anchored in shared strategic and economic interests.
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Australia's foreign policy starts with who we are - home to the world's oldest continuing culture.
DFAT is committed to elevating First Nations voices through our Indigenous Diplomacy Agenda: dfat.gov.au/publications/i
#NAIDOC2022
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Australian border restrictions are easing! From 6 July 2022 you’ll no longer need to fill out a DPD or declare your vaccination status. Read about all the changes here: smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updat
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To mark #NAIDOC Week, Ngunnawal Elder Mr Warren Daly led a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and Flag Raising at DFAT in Canberra today.
In Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, smoking ceremonies are believed to have cleansing properties & help ward off bad spirits.
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This #NAIDOC Week, Australia celebrates the history, culture and achievements of First Nations peoples.
We are committed to ensuring indigenous voices and experiences are at the heart of our international engagement by delivering a First Nations foreign policy.
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Australia is working to help reduce plastic waste globally.
In partnership with , our Plastics Innovation Hub aims to significantly reduce plastic waste in Vietnam by driving collaboration and using science and innovation to develop real-world solutions.
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DFAT & are helping 🇦🇺 business & community leaders boost their region's economic growth through the Horizons International Engagement Leadership Program.
Read about 2021 Alumni Lisa O’Donoghue’s Horizons experience 👇
Learn more & apply ➡️ dfat.gov.au/horizons
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How can international engagement benefit regional communities? 
That’s what Lisa asked herself when she moved to #Regional #SouthAustralia and joined Local Government in hopes of making a difference in her local #Community.
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Kota Kinabalu is where I am from and I have visited here often since I moved to Australia at the age of 8.
I hope that my story and my family's story can contribute to the relationship between the nation of my birth and the nation to which I belong.
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Last week, DFAT's National Foundation for Australia-China Relations & , hosted the first Wang Gungwu Lecture.
Delivered by Dr John Yu AC, the lecture highlighted the contributions made to Australia by migrant communities. Watch on : iview.abc.net.au/show/wang-gung
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You might start to notice our advice levels are starting to change.
We’re no longer including COVID-19 in our assessment of travel advice levels, unless it poses a high risk in a destination.
For more info, see: smartraveller.gov.au/consular-servi
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I was born in Malaysia and it is an honour to be visiting now as Australia’s Foreign Minister.
I had a warm and productive meeting with my counterpart, , where we discussed a range of issues of shared interest.
I look forward to welcoming him to Australia soon.
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Australia is committed to maintaining the health of our oceans.
At the UN Ocean Conference, 🇦🇺 has:
▶️ endorsed the Joint Declaration on the Creation of a Global Coalition for Blue Carbon
▶️ committed to signing up to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment by end of 2022
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Delighted to welcome Minister for Environment and Water @tanya_plibersek to Lisbon for #UNOC2022. Australia is committed to global leadership on the ocean, with new commitments this week on #BlueCarbon and the #NewPlasticsEconomy 
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It's been a productive visit to Hanoi.
The partnership between Australia and Vietnam is grounded in trust.
Vietnam understands and shares our vision for the region.
It's exciting to see the many areas where we can partner together to forge even deeper ties.
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DFAT Chief Legal Officer Adam McCarthy welcomed Ecuador's Ambassador Cabrera Hidalgo to lodge 🇪🇨's instrument of accession to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
🇦🇺 & 🇪🇨 look forward to collaborating to protect Antarctica’s unique ecosystem.
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Wonderful to welcome you to Hanoi . 🇦🇺’s relationship with 🇻🇳 is one of strength and depth, and there is enormous potential to expand. Looking forward to introducing you to key interlocutors and this great city.
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A spectacular night of Pacific rugby league at the Pacific Test. Congratulations Cook Islands, Fiji Bati, & . Australia is proud to have supported the Test through #PacificAus Sports.
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