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- 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.
00:00 - 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.
00:00 - 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.
- 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
00:00 - Replying to @dfat📍 Learn about the work of the Embassy in Spain: spain.embassy.gov.au/madr/home.html 📲 Follow us at @AusEmbEsp
- 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.
00:00 - From paddock to plate, the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement is serving up Australia’s best produce and products. @DFAT_TradeTalk @AusHouseLondon @AusHCUK
- 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.
- 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.
- Replying to @dfatAustralia, India, Japan and the United States are working together to support a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
- The Quad delivers practical outcomes – from strengthening maritime security, to critical mineral supply chains, energy security, infrastructure and disaster response.
- 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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