Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday highlighted the Quad's significance, stating that it plays a crucial role in shaping the global future, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, D.C.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin hosted Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles in Annapolis, Maryland.
Following the tragic landslide that killed up to 670 people in Papua New Guinea, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that they are "working closely" with the authorities of PNG on the ground amid the tragedy that has struck the nation.
The Indian High Commission in Australia shared details of their meeting saying, "High Commissioner was honoured to call on Foreign Minister @SenatorWong Cordial and Substantive conversation on the entire range of matters in bilateral cooperation between India and Australia. The Comprehensive
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also welcomed Varun Ghosh as he sworn in as senator, "Welcome to Varun Ghosh, our newest Senator from Western Australia. Senator Ghosh is the first ever Australian Senator sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita. I have often said, when you're the first at someth
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday said China continues to modernise its military at a scale not seen in the world, with little transparency.
"We (India-Australia) share so much. We share a history. We both value our democratic traditions. We both love our sporting traditions. But I think, even more importantly, we understand how important we are to each other's future," she said.
During the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue opening remarks here in the national capital, Penny Wong noted that India and Australia have done a lot together bilaterally and hope to do more.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in the national capital to participate in the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated, "We call for humanitarian pauses on hostilities, so food, water, medicine, and other essential assistance can reach people in desperate need, and so civilians can get to safety."