Bishop heads to Southeast Asia

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will visit Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines during a four-day tour of Southeast Asia this week.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop — Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will spend the week touring Southeast Asia. (AAP)

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Published 12 March 2017 1:02pm

Source: AAP

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will spend the week touring Southeast Asia to help boost Australia's relationship with key partners.

Ms Bishop is scheduled to visit Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines from Monday, meeting with senior government ministers from all three countries.

She will also deliver a lecture in Singapore and address an International Women's Day event in Kuala Lumpur, among other engagements.

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