Speaking for the first time today, Japan’s new Defense Minister @KishiNobuo & I reflected on the close bond that Aus & Japan share. We agreed to continue strengthening our 🇯🇵 & 🇦🇺 defence relationship in the years ahead. Great to speak with you, Kishi-San, & congratulations again pic.twitter.com/PcCghaCZNS
— Linda Reynolds (@lindareynoldswa) October 12, 2020
Following an invitation from #India, Australia will participate in Exercise MALABAR 2020. The exercise will bring together four key regional #defence partners - India, the United States, Japan and Australia - in November 2020. @MarisePayne @DeptDefence pic.twitter.com/bymcOX3ILL
— Linda Reynolds (@lindareynoldswa) October 19, 2020
Terima kasih 🇮🇩
— Linda Reynolds (@lindareynoldswa) February 1, 2020
Over 30 military engineers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces are on their way to Australia to support the ADF’s bushfire response.
We thank Indonesia for their strong & valued support & for their friendship in Australia’s time of need #OpBushfireAssist pic.twitter.com/ejyNhbC7la
I’ve spoken with @ScottMorrisonMP & authorised #ADF to deploy extra assets to the Victorian fires: 3 helicopters & 1 aircraft will fly to East Sale; HMAS Choules & MV Sycamore will sail to East Gippsland. A Joint Task Force has been stood up with Army personnel & Liason Officers
— Linda Reynolds (@lindareynoldswa) December 31, 2019