After some initial overtures, ASEAN extended an invitation to Australia for a cooperative agreement, which was formalised in April 1974 (Daniel Walding/DFAT Images) However, security has also been ...

Thus, in the early years of ASEAN-Australia relations, economic issues were the main preoccupation for the relationship, with trade playing a central role. However, security has also been important.

The Asean member countries have unanimously agreed to form a partnership with Australia to promote deeper tourism ties.

Asean member countries have agreed to form a partnership with Australia to promote deeper tourism ties and address the ...