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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Attend ASEAN and APEC Summits in Malaysia and Korea

Strategic Insights

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will embark on a diplomatic visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 26 to November 1, 2025. During his trip, he will participate in the 20th East Asia Summit, the 5th ASEAN-Australia Summit, and the 36th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting. The prime minister's focus will be on promoting a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region, while advancing Australia's growing trade and investment interests across Southeast Asia and with APEC member economies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the 20th East Asia Summit, the 5th ASEAN-Australia Summit, and the 36th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting from October 26 to November 1, 2025, in Malaysia and Korea.
  • The focus of the international meetings will be advocating for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region, as well as advancing Australia's growing trade and investment interests.
  • Australia and ASEAN have been working together for over 50 years, and the Prime Minister will reaffirm Australia's commitment to the Summit as the Indo-Pacific's premier forum for strategic dialogue.
  • The 21 APEC member economies account for 75% of Australia's total trade in goods and services, and the country is working to expand its trading relationship with these economies to fuel further economic growth and jobs at home.
  • One in four Australian jobs relate to trade, and Australia's prosperity relies on economic cooperation and a stable, rules-based global trading system.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will be Acting Prime Minister until Friday evening, while Foreign Minister Penny Wong will be Acting Prime Minister from Friday evening until the Prime Minister's return from overseas.
  • Prime Minister Albanese will usher in the 20th anniversary of the East Asia Summit and reinforce Australia's commitment to free and fair trade.

Statistics:

  • Australia and ASEAN have been working together for over 50 years.
  • The 21 APEC member economies account for 75% of Australia's total trade in goods and services.
  • One in four Australian jobs relate to trade.
  • The East Asia Summit marks its 20th anniversary in 2025.
  • Australia is working to grow trade and investment ties across the Asia-Pacific.

Sources:

  • Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Office of the Prime Minister.

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