Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Türkiye, the Philippines and China to advance Australia’s economic interests while advocating for peace, stability, and free trade.
Prime Minister Albanese will attend the COP31 World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya before travelling to Manila for the 6th ASEAN-Australian Summit and 21st East Asia Summit. The Prime Minister will then travel to China to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen and the Australia-China Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing.
For the first time in history, Australia is leading the world’s climate negotiations at the United Nations Conference of the Parties in partnership with Türkiye. Australia is proud to be leader on climate action and a renewable energy leader.
At the COP31 Antalya Leaders’ Summit, the Prime Minister Albanese will continue to champion the COP31 Pacific Partnership and our shared climate change priorities.
Australia’s climate leadership is helping to create jobs for the future, strengthening our relationships with our neighbours, and elevating our advocacy for secure energy supply chains.
In Manila, the Prime Minister will advance Australia’s economic interests in Southeast Asia including through Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. Representing 700 million people, ASEAN offers new markets and opportunities for Australian businesses and avenues of trade diversification.
The Prime Minister will meet with President Marcos of the Philippines and mark 80 years of diplomatic relations between our two nations reinforcing ever closer ties through our Strategic Partnership.
At the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, the Prime Minister will continue to drive action that will deliver stable and secure regional trade, whilst harnessing the benefits of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
APEC is an opportunity to build co-operation and consensus allowing for trade to flow in our region, making it easier for businesses to invest and create jobs across borders.
The Prime Minister will meet with Premier Li of China in Beijing for the Australia-China Annual Leaders’ Meeting. China is Australia’s largest trading partner with two-way goods and services trade reaching $326 billion last year.
Direct engagement between Australia and China at the highest levels enables differences to be addressed and advances Australia’s economic and security interests.
The Prime Minister’s international engagement will complement our efforts to secure a seat on the United Nations Security in 2028 to elevate Australian voices during one of the most complex and disruptive periods in history.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
“Australia’s influence matters, and the progress we make abroad matters to Australians at home.
“In times of global uncertainty, it is critical that we continue to advocate for the interests of Australians.
“My government knows how important action on climate, economic diversification and trade relationships are to the prosperity of our nation.
“We’re not watching from the sidelines. We’re showing up and working with our partners to make sure the decisions that affect Australians are shaped by Australia.”
