Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Australia, calling the partnership “built on mutual respect, lasting friendship, and shared democratic values.”
As Guineans head to the polls, Australian stakeholders must act responsibly to avoid the risks of exacerbating local tensions, empowering authoritarian actors or fueling instability.
Prof. Prasad added that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed strong support for the vision when he met with Fiji’s Prime Minister in Delhi.
During the visit, Fijian ministers and officials will meet Israeli counterparts to progress initiatives including maritime and border security, training, technology exchange, and modern agricultural practices.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed optimism about concluding the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, stressing that any deal must serve Australia’s national interest.
South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.
Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.