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Promoting and protecting Australia’s international interests. 24/7 consular assistance: +61 2 6261 3305 For 24/7 consular assistance, phone +61 2 6261 3305.

We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas. DFAT acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to all First Nations people

18/06/2026

Nearly a century ago, Australian writer and photographer Alan Villiers experienced Kuwait’s renowned hospitality – an encounter that left a lasting impression and helped shape how our countries see each other today.

Australia’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Melissa Kelly, shares how moments of genuine connection continue to strengthen the relationship between Australia and Kuwait.

Australian Embassy, Kuwait

Photos from Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's post 16/06/2026

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.

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。

15/06/2026

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.

Australian High Commission, Republic of Maldives

Photos from Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's post 13/06/2026

From 1974 to 2026, generations in green and gold have carried Australia’s World Cup story forward. Good luck, Socceroos!

Football Australia CommBank Socceroos

Photos from Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's post 12/06/2026

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 culture in Melbourne as part of Australia Now: Pacific edition; the Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in London; supporting handwashing stations in Solomon Islands; the Trade Minister chairing the Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment; the Australian men’s cricket team coaching young cricketers in Bangladesh; supporting ocean clean-up and marine education in Bali; Australia and Sri Lanka’s Surf Life Saving partnership.

Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom | Australian High Commission in Canada | Australian High Commission Tuvalu. | Australian High Commission, Bangladesh | Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands | Australian High Commission, Sri Lanka

11/06/2026

Australia and the United States are strong allies and close economic partners.

From Los Angeles, our Consul-General leads engagement across the south-west, focusing on foreign policy, business engagement, strengthening political relationships, and advancing opportunities in the creative industries and sports diplomacy.

📍 Learn about the work of the Consulate-General in Los Angeles: https://usa.embassy.gov.au/our-locations

📲 Follow us at Australian Consulate-General, Los Angeles

10/06/2026

Sport brings people together.

From strengthening people-to-people links to deepening international partnerships, sport is a powerful way to connect communities around the world.

As excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup, Australia's diplomats across North America are ready to cheer on the Socceroos and celebrate the global connections that sport creates.

Australia in the United States | Australian High Commission in Canada | Embajada de Australia, México (Centroamérica, Cuba y República Dominicana) | Australian Consulate-General, Los Angeles | Australian Consulate-General New York

Photos from Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's post 05/06/2026

This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸
Welcoming the Socceroos to LA ahead of the FIFA World Cup; gifting music and sporting equipment to students in the Marshall Islands; the Governor-General opening the new parliamentary precinct in Samoa; the Trade Minister attending the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in France; delivering UNDP supplies to the Marshall Islands; the Secretary speaking to young leaders in Singapore; completing the school fencing program in Solomon Islands; building women’s leadership networks in French Polynesia; Indian Ocean maritime security officers graduating from the DFAT-supported maritime law diploma program; learning from BRAC, the world’s largest non-governmental development organisation.

05/06/2026

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.

Embajada de Australia en Colombia y Venezuela

02/06/2026

From medical research to the ships we sail and the roads we drive on – Australia and Spain are more connected than you may think.

For Australia’s Ambassador Rosemary Morris-Castico, each day is about finding new opportunities to bring our nations closer together.

📍 Learn about the work of the Embassy in Spain: https://spain.embassy.gov.au/madr/home.html
📲 Follow us at Embajada de Australia en España, Andorra y Guinea Ecuatorial

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