Congratulations leehsienloong on remarkable leadership of Singapore & our region. You have steered Australia & Singapore ever closer, with breakthroughs in economic, security & regional cooperation. Welcome Lawrence Wong, we look forward to the next stage in 🇦🇺🇸🇬 relations.

I condemn Iran's attacks in the strongest possible terms and reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.

My full statement on Iran’s attacks against Israel:

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There’s an increased threat of military & terrorist attacks against Israel & Israeli interests across the region. The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little or no notice. There may also be flight cancellations and diversions, and other travel disruptions. (1/2)

For years, Iranian human rights activists & dissidents have been advocating for the free world to empower the Iranian people & disempower their oppressive regime. An accountable & representative government in a secular Iran is essential to peace and stability in the region.

Iran’s military attacks against Israel cannot be tolerated.

Iran sponsors barbaric terrorists like Hamas, helps Russia against Ukraine, illegally develops nuclear weapons & oppresses the Iranian people.

We must stand with Israel, while decisive steps must be taken against Iran.

This is a most welcome & worthy appointment. Julie Bishop will bring great skill & vast experience to the role, which is as critical as ever given the scale of conflict, human rights abuses & humanitarian need present in Myanmar.

The Anzac spirit lives on in 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 defence cooperation. Thanks to NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins for discussing the Luxon Government’s commitment to our defence partnerships, along with their capability & acquisition plans.

Thoughts with our dear friends in Taiwan as they deal with the loss of life, injuries & destruction from yesterday’s earthquake. The Taiwanese are such resilient people whose ongoing rescue, rebuild & recovery should enjoy the full support of Australia.

As it turns 75 NATO cannot be allowed to fade. Its renewal should come from both within & beyond its core membership, with Australia showing ambition to be a bright light in that process.

Kia Ora from New Zealand! 🇳🇿 Grateful to Finance Minister Nicola Willis & Leader of the House Christopher Bishop for taking time to discuss our shared economic & regional interests, which we approach as amongst the closest of partners.

Easter brings Christian lessons of sacrifice and love. Whether a churchgoer, holidaymaker or essential worker, I wish everyone and their families a safe and happy Easter over this long weekend. Happy Easter! 🐣💐

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Joining our UK friends and other Five Eyes partners in this public attribution is welcome and important. But we should go one step further and also back them with Magnitsky-style cyber sanctions to put a real cost on this malign conduct.

Wishing Australia’s Hindu community a vibrant and colourful Holi. May you and your loved ones enjoy a joyous and colourful festival filled with laughter, love, and happiness. Happy Holi!

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has been a lifelong friend of Australia. Very pleased to meet with him again, ahead of the annual AUKMIN Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations, which will further advance 🇦🇺-🇬🇧 security, economic & diplomatic bonds.

Three amazing people to know. Thank you Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Cheng Lei & Sean Turnell for your work in establishing the Australian Wrongful & Arbitrary Detention Alliance. Bringing forward valuable policy ideas to better prevent & respond to wrongful detention by foreign powers.

Dialogue is an important way to build opportunities & manage differences. I thank China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi for being generous with his time & engaging in our discussions across many topics.