The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations welcomed representatives from the Australian and Chinese Governments, Australian industry, academia and Australian-Chinese community to farewell Chair Pru Bennett and welcome Ms Marina Go AM to the board. Chair Pru Bennett will finish her term as Chair on 23 June. Ms Marina Go AM will commence in June 2025. The Australian National University's hosted the event at the Australian Centre on China in the World Centre on the 10 June 2025./,.

The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations welcomed representatives from the Australian and Chinese Governments, Australian industry, academia and Australian-Chinese community to farewell Chair Pru Bennett and welcome Ms Marina Go AM to the board. Chair Pru Bennett will finish her term as Chair on 23 June. Ms Marina Go AM will commence in June 2025. The Australian National University's hosted the event at the Australian Centre on China in the World Centre on the 10 June 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, 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.