Discussing future development challenges: Senator Mason (left) with the UN's Amina Mohammed, and Ewen McDonald from DFAT.

Future of global development

21 November 2013

As 2015—the date for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) expiry—draws closer, Australia is working with the international community to develop the next set of goals.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston participate in the signing of a Statement of Principles and a joint press conference during the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on November 20, 2013

AUSMIN 2013

20 November 2013

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Defence Minister Senator David Johnston are in the United States to participate in the 2013 Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Washington with United States Secretary of State John Kerry and United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb with HE Yoon Sang-jick, Republic of Korea Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy in Seoul on 15 November 2013.

Trade and Investment Minister visits North Asia

15 November 2013

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb is visiting South Korea, Japan and China (14 to 22 November). A major focus of Mr Robb’s visit will be working toward the early conclusion of Free Trade Agreements with Australia’s three most significant trading partners.

Media release: FTAs major focus of Robb's North Asia visit

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