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Support for East Timor

Support for East Timor

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced more support for education and food security in East Timor when he met with Prime Minister Gusmao of East Timor in Canberra on 25 August 2008.

 


Mr Smith meeting with Director General of FAO, Dr Jacques Diouf

39th Pacific Islands Forum in Niue, 19-20 August

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is travelling to Niue to meet with other Pacific leaders to discuss common action to tackle the region's political and economic challenges.


Australia Carries MDG3 Torch

Australia Carries MDG3 Torch

Acceptance of the MDG3 Torch highlights the Australian Government's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.

Pacific Partnerships for Development

Pacific Partnerships for Development

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd signed Pacific Partnerships for Development with Prime Minister Somare of Papua New Guinea and Prime Minister Tuilaepa of Samoa on 20 August 2008 in Niue.


Mr Smith meeting with Director General of FAO, Dr Jacques Diouf

Tackling the Global Food Crisis

Australia reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the current global food crisis at a meeting in Canberra on August 6 2008.

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding

Support for Nauru

The relationship between Australia and Nauru began a new chapter with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 31 July 2008.



One Just World

One Just World

A national series of free forums on global poverty featuring high-profile international and Australian speakers will continue in Adelaide, 10 September 2008.

Mr Smith meeting with Director General of FAO, Dr Jacques Diouf

Australia Builds 1000 Schools in Indonesia

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith and Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr Hassan Wirajuda opened a school in South Sulawesi to celebrate the 1000th school.



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