Philippine-Australian relations towards stronger maritime security, trade, and people-to-people ties

Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite visit to the Philippines has confirmed stronger relations in defense, maritime security, trade, and people-to-people ties.

Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite met with Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara and other DepEd Officials during his Manila visit, discussing possibilities for further strengthening ties in the education and training sector. Credit: Australia in the Philippines/Australian Embassy, Manila, Philippines

Key Points

• Australia assures support for the Philippines 2026 ASEAN chairship.
• Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite reiterated Australia’s commitment to the freedom of navigation and rules-based international order supporting the 2016 arbitral ruling in relation to the South China Sea.
• There are numerous opportunities for Filipino workers in the education and construction industry.

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