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Two years on since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Australia mourns Ukraine's losses, and we stand unwavering in our support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Australia notes the initial results of Pakistan’s general elections held on 8 February 2024. As a friend of Pakistan, Australia has consistently called for a free, fair, inclusive and credible election process - in line with Pakistan’s Constitution and its international obligations.

Four hundred delegates from across the Indian Ocean region and beyond will meet in Perth on Friday the 9th of February for this year’s Indian Ocean Conference.

The Australian Government is appalled that Australian citizen, Dr Yang Jun, has today received a suspended death sentence in Beijing.

The Australian Government has today imposed additional targeted sanctions on five entities with direct links to the Myanmar military regime.

The Government announced a new program of support to assist Timorese workers participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM).

The Government has made a $35 million commitment to continue the successful policing partnership between the Australian Federal Police and the Polícia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL).

The Government is releasing the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus which showcases 52 high-quality, investment ready critical minerals projects.

Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP will travel to Timor-Leste and Nauru to further strengthen our deep and longstanding partnerships with two of our closest partners.

This week the Government launched the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme family accompaniment pilot. This will offer 200 PALM scheme workers the opportunity to bring their family members to Australia.