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‘We want to do more,’ Albanese said.
‘I’m much more focused on doing the work here, and the work here is in our national interest, in Australia’s national interest,' the foreign minister said.
The move underscores the government’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships and seizing opportunities in Southeast Asia’s growing markets.
Three senior public servants should have been sacked by the incoming Albanese government, the former prime minister said.
Given Beijing’s influence over many ASEAN nations, the Australian government is keen to keep the talks focused on trade and regional development.
Marcos Jr is in Australia head of the ASEAN summit next week.
The commemorative summit marked 50 years of Japan-ASEAN relations: a ‘free and open’ counterpart to CCP’s goal for the region.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang unveiled China’s initiative to ’train 10,000 future leaders for ASEAN nations.’
