On #WorldMalariaDay, we stand with the global community in calling to reinvest in, reimagine, and reignite the fight against malaria. Partnerships have always been at the heart of progress—and they remain essential to achieving a malaria-free future. One such partnership is the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) hosted by @Medicines for Malaria Venture. The network unites countries and stakeholders to strengthen and coordinate the regional response. Through collaboration and shared expertise, APMEN is helping drive progress, navigate challenges, and accelerate elimination efforts across the Asia Pacific. We’re proud to be counted among the partners contributing to malaria elimination in the Asia Pacific and around the world.

On #WorldMalariaDay, we’re proud to reflect on the progress made through strong partnerships in the fight to eliminate #malaria. In 2024, Thailand became the first country in the region to introduce single-dose tafenoquine as a tool to prevent relapses of #P. vivax malaria—a major milestone in elimination efforts. Since P. vivax parasites can remain dormant in the body and continue spreading, tackling this form of malaria is especially challenging. Tafenoquine offers a powerful solution. This achievement was made possible through the ARCTIC study—a tafenoquine feasibility initiative supported by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and our partner, @Medicines for Malaria Venture. ARCTIC has expanded access to tafenoquine and positioned Thailand as a regional leader in the treatment of relapsing malaria, setting an example for others to follow.

DFAT is proud to support a range of initiatives advancing malaria elimination—both across the Asia Pacific and globally. This year, our partners @Medicines for Malaria Venture and the Centre for Health & Social Development launched a new study in Cambodia, building on the country’s momentum after reaching a record low number of malaria cases in 2023. The study, which began last month, aims to strengthen a test-and-treat strategy to help Cambodia reach zero malaria cases annually—a critical step toward full elimination.

Ambassador-designate Hanoi Gillian Bird, at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Taken in Hanoi on 8 April 2025 as part of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's reunification on 30 April.

NATNAT project anti-mosquito nets in PNG.

NATNAT project anti-mosquito nets in PNG

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets His Excellency Sugiono, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sydney on Thursday 20 March 2025. This is the Minister’s first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024. Australian Delegation: •Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs •Dr Anna Oldmeadow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Malcolm Paterson, Adviser, Office of the Foreign Minister •Mr Roderick Brazier, Australian Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Indonesia •Ms Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, South and Southeast Asia Group, DFAT •Dr Lauren Bain, First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Division, DFAT   Indonesian Delegation: •HE Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs •HE Dr Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia •Mr Cecep Herawan, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Rolliansyah Soemirat, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs •Mr Adi Dzulfuat, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs