Penny Wong
Foreign Minister of Australia
📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →Australian Foreign Minister Wong and PM Modi Discuss Strengthening India-Australia Partnership
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the strengthening of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on a…
Australian Foreign Minister Wong and PM Modi Discuss Strengthening India-Australia Strategic Partnership
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the strengthening of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on a…
US Secretary Rubio Updates Quad on Diplomatic Efforts with Iran Regarding Strait of Hormuz
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio updated Quad partners on diplomatic negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of…
Australian FM Wong Emphasizes QUAD's Commitment to Energy Security and Maritime Cooperation
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized the QUAD group's commitment to addressing energy security and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This meeting highlights the…
Australia Sanctions Several Officials of Iran's Missile Program
Australia has sanctioned five officials linked to Iran's missile program in response to attacks on Israel. This move follows similar sanctions from the US, EU,…
Australia Sanctions Five Iranian Security and Military Officials on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Australia sanctioned five Iranian officials for their roles in suppressing protests. The Australian government expressed support for…
Australia Sanctions Five Iranian Officials Involved in Suppressing Protesters
Australia has imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials involved in the violent suppression of protests, coinciding with the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. The…
Blinken Criticizes China's 'Escalatory and Illegal Actions' at ASEAN Meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized China's actions in the South China Sea during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the…
Hong Kong Court Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists; Amnesty International: Aim is to Eradicate Political Opposition
A Hong Kong court has convicted 14 pro-democracy activists, further undermining the rule of law in the region. The United States and other countries condemned…
Australia Advises Its Citizens to Avoid Travel to Iran
The Australian government has advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran due to a high risk of arbitrary detention and kidnapping for ransom. This…
Suspended Death Sentence Issued for Australian Writer in China on Espionage Charges
Yang Hengjun, an Australian writer, has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty in China on espionage charges, threatening the recently improving relations between Australia…
Australia Sanctions 3 Individuals and 11 Iranian Entities Due to Their Role in Iran's Weapons Program
Australia has sanctioned three individuals and eleven Iranian entities for their involvement in Iran's nuclear and missile programs, reaffirming its commitment to non-proliferation. This move…
The US and Australia Strongly Condemn 'Harassment of Women and Girls in Iran'
The US and Australia condemned human rights violations in Iran and Afghanistan, particularly against women and girls, during a ministerial meeting in Brisbane. They also…