Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets Mr Alain Délétroz, Director General, Geneva Call, in Geneva, Switzerland on Thursday 23 January 2025.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets Mr Alain Délétroz, Director General, Geneva Call, in Geneva, Switzerland on Thursday 23 January 2025.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs undertakes a meeting with Foreign Minister counterparts of Quad partner countries India, Japan, and the United States in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs undertakes a meeting with Foreign Minister counterparts of Quad partner countries India, Japan, and the United States in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs undertakes a meeting with Foreign Minister counterparts of Quad partner countries India, Japan, and the United States in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs undertakes a meeting with Foreign Minister counterparts of Quad partner countries India, Japan, and the United States in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs undertakes a meeting with Foreign Minister counterparts of Quad partner countries India, Japan, and the United States in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State in Washington, DC, United States on 21 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs responds to questions during a press conference in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs responds to questions during a press conference in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs responds to questions during a press conference in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar for Indian in Washington, DC, United States on 19 February, 2025. The Foreign Minister travelled to the United States to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington DC. The invitation to attend is a demonstration of the steadfast alliance between Australia and the United States and I look forward to representing Australia. The United States is a vital ally, Australia’s closest global partner, and most important strategic relationship. The US is also Australia’s most significant economic partner and, together, we continue to boost each other’s prosperity. While in Washington DC, she will meet with members of the Trump Administration and Congress. I look forward to discussing how we can advance the benefits of our strong economic and security partnership and expand our cooperation. The Foreign Ministers of India and Japan will also attend the inauguration. The Foreign Minister will also engage with Quad counterparts.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Rustem Umerov, Minister for Defence at the Ministry of Defence in Kyiv, Ukraine on 18 December, 2024. The Foreign Minister travelled to Kyiv to express Australia’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine and announce further support to assist them in response to Russia’s brutal, illegal war. Australia has unequivocally condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and provided more than $1.5 billion in assistance to Ukraine since the full-scale conflict began in February 2022. In Kyiv, she met with Ukraine’s Prime Minister Shmyhal, Foreign Minister Sybiha, Defence Minister Umerov and Deputy Energy Minister Roman Andarak and announced that the Albanese Government is building on our commitment to Ukraine with $66 million to the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, to assist with Ukraine’s vital recovery and reconstruction efforts and a contribution of $10 million in assistance to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to provide heat and electricity for Ukrainians. She also visited the site of Australia’s Embassy in Kyiv that was closed by the Morrison Government in 2022, where she was updated on the progress of work to enable the full return of Australia’s diplomatic presence and announced the reopening of the Embassy and return of Australia’s Ambassador as well as the Deputy Head of Mission to Kyiv. She met families at ‘Save Ukraine’ – a community organisation that supports vulnerable Ukrainian families and children that have been damaged by the conflict and announced that Australia will contribute $80,000 to help facilitate their work.