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The Australian Government is concerned by this week’s political developments in Venezuela, including with regard to the Presidential inauguration on 10 January 2025.

We are deeply concerned by the worsening human rights and humanitarian crisis across Myanmar.  This crisis is exacerbated by the escalation of violence, as well as intercommunal tension. The regime’s ongoing and violent repression of the people of Myanmar is unacceptable.

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, and the Hon Jeremiah Manele MP, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, released a Joint Statement announcing that Australia would provide a package of support to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).

Australia will assume Chair of the Asia-Pacific Safeguards Network (APSN) for 2025-2026, as announced at APSN’s 15th Annual General Meeting on 6 November in Krabi, Thailand.

The unimaginable hardship and horror the Syrian people have endured as a result of chemical weapons is front of mind for us today. We, the States Parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), need to ensure such devastation does not occur again.

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia and the Hon James Marape MP, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, have announced the entry into force of the Agreement Between the Government of Australia and The Government of Papua New Guinea on a Framework for Closer Security Relations.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of Nauru, His Excellency David Waiau Ranibok Adeang MP, today signed the Nauru-Australia Treaty in Canberra. The Treaty builds on the deep foundations of Australia and Nauru’s bilateral relationship, and will help secure Nauru’s long-term economic resilience and security.

Australia and New Zealand are deeply concerned about the rise in Russian and DPRK 'shadow fleet activity' and its risks to the environment, maritime safety, international trade and security, and maritime law. Collective action is needed to address this risk.

The Australian Government has launched a new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy to drive meaningful improvements for people with disability through Australia’s international engagement, including international development and humanitarian programs.

Australia will commit $56.8 million to a new program to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights in Southeast Asia, including working towards eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls.