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Malcolm Turnbull warns government of moving the Australian embassy in Israel

Malcom Turnbull in Bali Indonesia

Malcom Turnbull warns of moving Australian embassy in Israel Source: Website

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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has  warned his successor that moving the Australian embassy in Israel to Jerusalem could prompt a strong negative reaction and affect the future of a free trade agreement with Indonesia.

 Speaking after a meeting in Bali with Indonesia President Joko Widodo, Mr Turnbull said Australia shouldn't consider moving the embassy, given the reaction it would stir from it's Muslim-majority northern neighbour.

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