Michelle Chan

Australia’s ASEAN, East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Official

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

🇦🇺 and 🇰🇭’s partnership spans engagement on important bilateral and regional issues. Insightful discussion with visiting Minister Samheng Boros, Australia’s 🇰🇭 Alumni of the Year 2023, on deepening cooperation in social protection, economic resilience, education and skills.

[Australian Embassy in Laos @AusAmbLaos]

Southeast Asia Government‑to‑Government initiative is supporting investment policy in 🇱🇦. Officials from Bank of 🇱🇦 & 🇦🇺 Treasury recently came together to share practical experiences, policy insights & approaches to managing a foreign investment framework #AusSEAInvested #SEAG2G

[Gillian Bird 🇦🇺 @AusAmbVN]

The Secretary of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jan Adams, met with Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Hoai Trung, in the margins of #SLD in Singapore--underscoring the strategic trust and deepening practical cooperation between 🇦🇺 and 🇻🇳.

[Gillian Bird 🇦🇺 @AusAmbVN]

Good to see the meetings between Vietnam’s General Secretary and State President Lam and General Giang with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Marles at #SLD. A timely opportunity to underscore the strength of the 🇦🇺🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

Strengthening foreign policy capability is vital to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Fantastic to meet the second cohort of the ASEAN-Australia Centre’s Emerging Leaders Program – an inspiring group of future leaders.

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

The Quad delivers practical outcomes – from strengthening maritime security, to critical mineral supply chains, energy security, infrastructure and disaster response.

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

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.

[Derek Yip @AusEmbPP]

The decision to pardon Kem Sokha was a meaningful step forward for Mr Sokha and the nation. We would welcome further positive developments in his case.

We continue to encourage Cambodia to enable genuine political participation & stand ready to support Cambodia to achieve this.

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

🇦🇺 and 🇮🇩 are bound together as neighbours, partners and friends. Fantastic to host Director-General Santo and Lieutenant-General Agus for the 3rd 🇦🇺-🇮🇩 Political-Military Senior Officials’ Talks to discuss acting together to secure peace and stability under the Jakarta Treaty.

[Tiffany McDonald @AusAmbASEAN]

A milestone in the ASEAN-🇦🇺 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as we mark its 5th anniversary this year!

Honoured to join @ASEAN Sec-Gen H.E. Dr @hourn_kao & 🇮🇩 Ambassador Derry Aman to launch an exhibition at the ASEAN Secretariat showcasing our partnership in action.

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

Quad Foreign Ministers are focused on driving momentum and delivering meaningful outcomes for our people and for the Indo-Pacific.

I thank @DrSJaishankar and India for hosting today’s Quad FMM in Delhi as we work to build a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

The Jakarta Treaty is the biggest step forward in Australia's relationship with Indonesia in decades. It commits both countries to consult each other on matters affecting our common security in support of a stable, peaceful region.

[Marc Innes-Brown @AusAmbPH]

For 80 years, #AustraliaAndThePhilippines have been invested in one another as #TrustedFriends.

Today, as Strategic Partners, we are working together to deliver real benefits for our communities and to shape a peaceful, stable and prosperous future for all.

[Caitlin Wilson @AusAmbDili]

Fantastic to have welcomed @RichardMarlesMP in Dili 🇹🇱 this week to mark Timor-Leste's 24th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence. (1/2)

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺 📸
The Minister for Trade and Tourism advancing economic security outcomes in Japan; commemorating the International Day for Women in Maritime; delivering humanitarian assistance in Myanmar and Bangladesh

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

Collaboration with ASEAN partners is at the heart of the ASEAN-🇦🇺 Centre. Thank you 🇻🇳 Ambassador Tam for hosting valuable discussions with the ASEAN Canberra Committee on the Centre’s youth, economic, education & cultural programs, which are deepening 🇦🇺-Southeast Asia links.

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

Parabéns - congratulations - to Timor-Leste on the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence.

Australia looks forward to deepening our partnership and cooperation under the Parseria Joint Declaration signed by Prime Ministers Albanese and Gusmão earlier this year.

[Caitlin Wilson @AusAmbDili]

Great to welcome Deputy Prime @RichardMarlesMP to represent 🇦🇺 in Dili as the people of 🇹🇱 mark the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence. https://t.co/gqDMvYoTAA

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

Australia is working with regional partners to maintain maritime security and support women’s leadership. Delighted to celebrate the International Day of Women in Maritime with female leaders from 🇧🇳, 🇮🇩, 🇯🇵, 🇲🇾, 🇵🇭 and 🇻🇳 studying in Australia @UOW. #WomenInMaritimeDay #WPS

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

As Timor-Leste builds a diverse and productive economy, Australia is by its side. Last week @DFAT was pleased to host Timor-Leste officials in Perth, Karratha and Canberra to exchange knowledge on managing risks and opportunities with major infrastructure and energy projects.