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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺

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Canberra, Australia

Joined March 2011

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On this day in 1976, Australia and Japan signed the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation – known as the Nara Treaty. Fifty years on, we celebrate a deep and enduring relationship and look ahead to an even stronger Special Strategic Partnership for the future.
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1976年の今日、オーストラリアと日本は日豪友好協力基本条約（通称：奈良条約）を締結しました。あれから50年、両国の深く揺るぎない関係を祝い、未来に向けて、さらに強固な特別戦略的パートナーシップの発展を目指していきます。 @AustraliaInJPN | @AusAmbJPN | @MofaJapan_jp
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Australia and the Maldives share a vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region. This common ambition dates further back than you may think. Australia’s High Commissioner to Maldives shares our history of maritime cooperation. @AusHCMV
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Jun 12
This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸 Australian, UK and Canadian Foreign Ministers in London; the Governor-General meeting students at Nauti Primary School in Tuvalu; celebrating Pacific music and dance in Melbourne; the Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in London.
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Jun 11
Australia and the United States are strong allies and close economic partners. From Los Angeles, our Consul-General leads engagement across the south-west, including advancing opportunities in the creative industries and sports diplomacy.
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📍 Learn about the work of the Consulate-General in Los Angeles: usa.embassy.gov.au/our-locations 📲 Follow us at @AusConsulateLA
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Jun 10
Sport brings people together. From strengthening shared connections to deepening international partnerships, it links communities worldwide. As FIFA World Cup excitement builds, Australia’s diplomats in North America are ready to cheer on the Socceroos.
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Jun 5
This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸 Welcoming the Socceroos to LA ahead of the FIFA World Cup; gifting equipment to students in the Marshall Islands; the Governor-General opening the parliamentary precinct in Samoa; the Trade Minister attending the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in France.
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Jun 5
Australia and Colombia cooperate on a range of issues of mutual interest, including sport. Australian Rules Football is one of the many ways people-to-people links between our countries continue to grow, as Australia’s Ambassador in Bogotá highlights. @AusEmbCO
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Jun 2
From medical research to the ships we sail and the roads we drive on – Australia and Spain are more connected than you would think. For Australia’s Ambassador Rosemary Morris-Castico, each day is about finding new opportunities to bring our nations closer together.
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📍 Learn about the work of the Embassy in Spain: spain.embassy.gov.au/madr/home.html 📲 Follow us at @AusEmbEsp
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May 31
From paddock to plate, the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement is serving up Australia’s best produce and products. @DFAT_TradeTalk @AusHouseLondon @AusHCUK
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May 29
This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸 Australia’s Ambassador to the United States presenting his credentials; The Foreign Minister with India’s Minister of External Affairs; five years of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN; 80th anniversary of Philippines–Australia relations.
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May 29
DFAT received the 2026 AITD Excellence Award for Best Diversity and Inclusion Program for its ‘Understanding Indigenous Australia’ course. Co-designed with First Nations partners, it builds cultural capability as a core workplace skill and supports action on reconciliation.
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May 29
The Quad delivers practical outcomes – from strengthening maritime security, to critical mineral supply chains, energy security, infrastructure and disaster response.
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May 29
Australia, India, Japan and the United States are working together to support a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
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May 28
Australia and India share a deep love for cricket – a passion that continues to shape the spirit of our relationship today. Australia’s Consul-General to Chennai, Silai Zaki, reflects on the enduring connections forged through the game. @AusCGChennai @mhussey393
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