Overview

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong reaffirmed support for the Quad and said Australia seeks a deep, strong and trusted partnership with India.
• She stated that Australia does not support tariffs and cited the post‑war logic of openness as U.S. steel and aluminium duties take effect.
• Wong said she engages with India’s S. Jaishankar more than any other counterpart, highlighting the priority Canberra places on New Delhi.
• Describing China as a great power, she said Australia will cooperate where it can and disagree where it must while encouraging dialogue between India and the United States.
• She condemned the Pahalgam attack, welcomed ceasefire efforts, and defended education reforms by stressing the economic and diplomatic value of international students.