Visit to Germany

25 January 2012

Mr Rudd and his German counterpart Dr Westerwelle at a joint press conference in Berlin.

» Transcript: Joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle

» Op-ed: Australia Germany - Close Friends and Global Citizens - Looking Beyond 60

Australian Journey Festival

25 January 2012

The Australian Journey Festival presents the first Indigenous visual arts exhibitions to tour to Havana, Cuba, from 26 January – 24 February 2012.

» More information on the Australian Journey Festival

» Gallery of works

AUKMIN 2012

24 January 2012

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Defence Minister Stephen Smith participated in the annual Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial consultations (AUKMIN) with their UK counterparts Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Philip Hammond in London.

» Communiqué

» Transcript of press conference

» Media release: AUKMIN 2012

Western and South Australia lead export growth

24 January 2012

Newly released trade figures show that Western Australia's share of Australia's exports continues to grow, accounting for 40 per cent of the total.

» Media release: Western and South Australia lead export growth

» Publication: Australia's trade by state and territory 2010-11

Foreign Minister visit to Europe

20 January 2012

France and Australia have a rapidly expanding dialogue on major global issues.

» Joint statement of strategic partnership between Australia and France

» Press conference with French Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Alain Juppé

» Interview with Emily Bourke, ABC AM