🇦🇺 co-chaired the East Asia Summit Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation with India & Indonesia in Mumbai. Proud to work together on shared maritime challenges, guided by the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, ASEAN Maritime Outlook, & the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with us! 🌟 🎥 Watch 🇦🇺 First Nations artist MitchTambo's inspiring speech on the significance of NAIDOC Week - celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements. Let's embrace and support Indigenous voices. #NAIDOC2024

Today marks the 8th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award. Australia has consistently called for compliance with this decision. We will continue to do so. Read our full statement: dfat.gov.au/news/marking-8…

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Carolyn Bagster, First Secretary – Investment at the Australian Embassy, speaks about the pivotal report Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 and what it means for our investment relations in Cambodia khmertimeskh.com/501528114/aust…

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the UN's 🌏 Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The ASEAN-🇦🇺 Counter Trafficking program supports partners in the region to strengthen justice responses to trafficking, including special measures to protect and uphold the rights of children.

Celebrating BIG MOMENTS for 🇦🇺 & 🇰🇭 at the 2024 Summer Olympics! Proud of our 🇦🇺 athletes for bagging 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze medals. Also excited to see 🇰🇭VannDa dressed in traditional attire, performing at the closing ceremony of the Games. Congratulations to all!👏

Good discussion with HE Prof Dr Sok Siphana, 🇰🇭’s Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions, on supporting a transparent & predictable business environment. Lots of opportunity to increase trade & investment outlined in Invested:🇦🇺’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

Australia has long supported eye health and blindness prevention in Cambodia. Today I saw the life-changing impact of eye operations at Sihanoukville referral hospital, funded by Australia’s NGO Cooperation Program and implemented by the Fred Hollows Foundation.

🇦🇺 is continuing close defence engagement with 🇰🇭. I was pleased to welcome Royal Australian Navy HMAS Perth to Sihanoukville yesterday. The ship and its crew are here as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour, our enduring commitment to supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.

Social accountability leads to more inclusive and equitable public services. I saw this in action at projects 🇦🇺 supports in Kampenh Commune under the Implementing Social Accountability Framework, delivered by government and civil society actors.

Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian city of Poltava are horrific. More than 50 lives have been lost and hundreds are injured. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and their loved ones. Australia continues to support Ukraine as it fights Russia's brutal, illegal war.

Australia supports World Bank's work to achieve sustainable development and tackle poverty. Today I welcomed President Ajay Banga to Australia. It's the first visit of a World Bank President to Australia in a decade, and important recognition of our region's development needs.

🇦🇺 has proudly supported the 🇰🇭 rice sector since the 1960s. Today, our support through #CAPRED has helped modernise production + connect 🇰🇭 exporters to global markets. Delighted to have discussed this 🇦🇺 🇰🇭 partnership at the #CambodiaRiceForum.

Energy Lab is doing important work supporting 🇰🇭’s energy security. Great to hear from their team about the key role solar and other renewables can play. Through our partnership with Energy Lab, 🇦🇺is promoting a green and secure energy future in 🇰🇭.

#RUOK? Today, 🇦🇺 Embassy staff came together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? day. We reminded each other of the need to reduce stigma around mental health and to seek help when needed. We also remembered loved ones lost to suicide. ruok.org.au

We are aligning Australia’s New Colombo Plan to create deeper connections in the Indo-Pacific, with longer deployments for students, a focus on Asian language learning, and ensuring strong and lasting institutional links in the region.

Is your organisation ready to make an impact with #AustraliaAwards Fellowships? The Fellowships offer funding for 🇦🇺 organisations to host Cambodians looking to study or undertake professional development. Australian organisations can apply at: fellowships.smartygrants.com.au