List of international prime ministerial trips made by Anthony Albanese

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This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Anthony Albanese , the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. As of November 2024, Albanese has made fifteen international trips to twenty-five sovereign states since assuming office on 23 May 2022.

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Summary

The number of visits per country where Albanese travelled are:

World map highlighting countries visited by Anthony Albanese during his premiership, as of 16 May 2025.
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World map highlighting countries visited by Anthony Albanese during his premiership, as of 16 May 2025.
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2022

CountryLocationsDatesDetails
Flag of Japan.svg Japan Tokyo 23–25 MayTwo days after winning the 2022 Australian federal election, and only hours after being sworn in, Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong flew to Tokyo for a pre-scheduled meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. Albanese met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and U.S. President Joe Biden. [1] [2] [3]
Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia 5–7 JuneAlbanese made his first official bilateral trip to Indonesia, accompanied by several of his new ministers, Darwin-based MP Luke Gosling, and Australian business leaders. He met with President Joko Widodo at Bogor Palace; the two leaders rode bicycles through the palace gardens. [4] [5] [6] [7] Further east, the delegation also visited Makassar, a city with historic ties to Aboriginal Australians and the site of a new Australian diplomatic mission. [8]
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates Al Minhad Air Base 27 JuneDuring a stopover to the NATO leaders summit, Albanese visited Australian Defence Force troops at Camp Baird, near Dubai. [9]
Flag of Spain.svg Spain Madrid 27 June–1 JulyAlbanese was invited and attended the NATO leaders summit in Madrid as a NATO partner. [10] [11] Albanese also had a meeting individually with other world leaders, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Madrid. [12] [13]
Flag of France.svg France Paris 1–2 JulyAlbanese was invited to visit Paris in mid-June by French President Emmanuel Macron, and did so after attending the NATO leaders summit. [14] The meeting followed the previous Morrison government's abrupt cancellation of a French submarine contract. [15]

Albanese also visited the OECD in Paris. [16]

Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine 3–4 JulyAlbanese was invited to visit Ukraine by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and made the surprise visit after his visit to Paris. Albanese was shown around the wreckage from the Russian invasion including Bucha and Irpin. He then announced additional Australian military aid for Ukraine. [17] This visit made him the first Australian Prime Minister to visit Ukraine. [18]

Prior to the visit, Albanese was understood to be considering the security risks of the journey. [19] Due to the security risks, it was not announced whether he would visit Ukraine until his visit to Ukraine was revealed on social media. [20]

Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji 13–14 JulyAlbanese attended the 51st Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji. [21] It was Albanese's first PIF meeting, and the first time the Pacific Islands Forum has met in person since 2019.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom London 16–20 SeptemberAlbanese and others, including Governor-General David Hurley, attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Albanese met with new monarch King Charles III and also held bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Liz Truss and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. [22] [23] [24]
Flag of Japan.svg Japan Tokyo 26–28 SeptemberAlbanese, along with three of his predecessors, travelled to Japan to attend the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, held on 27 September. [25] Albanese also held a bilateral meeting with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. [26]
Flag of Cambodia.svg Cambodia Phnom Penh 11–14 NovemberAlbanese attended the East Asian Summit, the ASEAN Summit and the 2nd Annual ASEAN-Australia Summit. [27]
Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia Bali 14–17 NovemberAlbanese attended the G20 summit. He joined Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliver a keynote address at the Business 20 Summit. [27]
Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand Bangkok 17–19 NovemberAlbanese attended the 29th APEC summit. [27]

2023

CountryLocationsDatesDetails
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea 12–13 JanuaryAlbanese attended the Annual Leaders' Dialogue alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape. [28] and visited the gravesite of Papua New Guinea's inaugural Prime Minister Michael Somare. [29] The trip was originally planned for December 2022 but was postponed due to Albanese contracting COVID-19. [30]
Flag of India.svg India 8—11 March
Albanese along with Indian PM Modi during the 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event. Celebrating 75 years of friendship though cricket PM's together.jpg
Albanese along with Indian PM Modi during the 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event.

Albanese visited New Delhi to attend the Australia–India Annual Leaders' Summit and met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit, he also led a trade delegation, which included Trade Minister Don Farrell and Resources Minister Madeleine King, after the implementation of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) between Australia and India on 29 December 2022. Albanese and Modi also attended the Fourth Test Match of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad, at the 75 Years of Friendship through Cricket Event. This event was a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the strong ties between India and Australia. [31]

Flag of the United States.svg United States San Diego 11–14 March
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Albanese visited the United States to reveal Australia's preferred nuclear submarine for AUKUS, alongside President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. [32] Albanese also held bilateral meetings with both leaders. [33] [34]

Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji Nadi 15 MarchAlbanese visited Fiji to hold bilateral meetings with new Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. [35]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 3–6 MayAlbanese attended the coronation of Charles III with Governor-General David Hurley. [36] Before the coronation, Albanese attended the AUKUS submarine facility in Barrow-in-Furness. [37]
Flag of Japan.svg Japan Hiroshima 19–21 MayAlbanese attended the G7 summit in Hiroshima in May. Japan invited Australia to be one of the countries attending even though it is not a member of the G7 (this invitation was hinted as far back as October last year). That year's Quad dialogue, originally due to be held in Australia, was instead held in Japan on 20 May after US President Biden had to cancel his Australian trip to return to the US early.
Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore 1–2 JuneAlbanese delivered the keynote address at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue and met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for annual bilateral discussions. [38]
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Hanoi 3–4 JuneAlbanese travelled to Vietnam to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. [38]
Flag of Germany.svg Germany Berlin 10 JulyAlbanese met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of the Vilnius NATO summit. [39]
Flag of Lithuania.svg Lithuania Vilnius 11–12 JulyAlbanese travelled to Lithuania to attend the NATO 2023 Vilnius summit. It was the second time Australia has taken part in a NATO summit following the country's first invitation in 2022. Albanese also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Wellington 26–27 JulyAlbanese travelled to Wellington to meet with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins for the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders' Meeting. [40] Albanese also met with New Zealand Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon. Albanese's visit occurred three months before the 2023 New Zealand general election. [41]
Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia Jakarta 6–7 SeptemberThe Prime Minister made his third trip to Indonesia to attend the 3rd Annual ASEAN-Australia Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit.
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Manila 7–8 SeptemberThe Prime Minister travelled to Manila, the first Australian Prime Minister to undertake a bilateral visit to the Philippines since 2003. He met with President Bongbong Marcos to "discuss defence and security cooperation." [42] During his visit, the two leaders signed a strategic partnership agreement between Australia and the Philippines, agreeing to hold annual defence ministers' meetings. [43]
Flag of India.svg India New Delhi 9–10 SeptemberThe Prime Minister attended the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi.
Flag of the United States.svg United States Washington, D.C. 23–26 OctoberPrime Minister Albanese attended a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House. He also met Congressional leaders and visited Arlington National Cemetery.
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 4–7 NovemberPrime Minister Albanese met with Premier Li Qiang and attended the China International Import Expo. He also met with President Xi Jinping. [44]
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Cook Islands Rarotonga 7–9 NovemberPrime Minister Albanese joined Pacific leaders in the Cook Islands for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting.
Flag of the United States.svg United States San Francisco 15–17 NovemberPrime Minister Albanese attended the APEC Forum.

2024

CountryLocationsDatesDetails
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea

Kokoda Track

22–25 AprilAlbanese met with PNG Prime Minister Marape James Marape and walked sections of the Kokoda Track to commemorate Anzac Day.
Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga

Nuku'alofa, Vava'u

28–29 AugustAlbanese attended the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum meeting.
Flag of the United States.svg United States

Wilmington

20–21 SeptemberAlbanese attended the Quad Leaders meeting.
Flag of Laos.svg Laos

Vientiane

9–11 OctoberAlbanese attended 4th ASEAN-Australia Summit and 19th East Asia Summit.
Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa

Apia

24–26 OctoberAlbanese attended the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Flag of Peru.svg Peru

Lima

14–17 NovemberAlbanese attended APEC Peru 2024.
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Rio de Janeiro 17–19 NovemberAlbanese attended the G20 summit.

2025

CountryLocationsDatesDetails
Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia Jakarta 14–16 MayAlbanese discussed international commerce and defense cooperation with President Prabowo Subianto. [45]
Flag of Italy.svg Italy Rome 16–19 MayAlbanese travelled to attend Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. [46] Met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney [47] and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. [48] [49] [50]
Flag of Vatican City (2023-present).svg Vatican City Vatican City 18–19 MayAlbanese attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV and had an audience with the Pope.
Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore 20 MayAlbanese met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji Nadi 13 JuneAlbanese met with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Nadi.
Flag of the United States.svg United States Seattle 14–15 JuneAlbanese met with business executives in Seattle, including Amazon Web Services chief executive, Matt Garman, to announce datacentre and renewable energy projects in Australia.
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Kananaskis 15–17 JuneAlbanese attended the 51st G7 summit.
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Beijing · Shanghai · Chengdu 12–18 JulyAlbanese flew to China, with business, trade and tourism a major focus of a trip that included annual leaders’ talks in Beijing with Premier Li Qiang, as well as meetings with President Xi Jinping and chairman Zhao Leji of the National People’s Congress.
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Queenstown 9–10 AugustAttended the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting. [51] [52]

Future trips

CountryLocationsDatesDetails
Flag of the United States.svg United States New York SeptemberAlbanese is expected to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Gyeongju October 31 – November 1Albanese is expected to attend the APEC South Korea 2025.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom London NovemberAlbanese is expected to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa Johannesburg 22–23 NovemberAlbanese is expected to attend the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit.
Flag of India.svg India New Delhi TBAAlbanese is expected to attend the QUAD Summit.

Multilateral meetings

Prime Minister Albanese may attend the following summits during his premiership:

GroupYear
202220232024202520262027
UNGA 23 September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City [b]
22 September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City [b]
22 September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City [b]
September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
G20 15–16 November,
Flag of Indonesia.svg Bali
9–10 September,
Flag of India.svg New Delhi
18–19 November,
Flag of Brazil.svg Rio de Janeiro
22–23 November,
Flag of South Africa.svg Johannesburg
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg United States
TBA
EAS
(ASEAN)
12–13 November,
Flag of Cambodia.svg Phnom Penh
6–7 September,
Flag of Indonesia.svg Jakarta
10–11 October,
Flag of Laos.svg Vientiane
26–28 October,
Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur
TBC,
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
TBA
G7 Not a G7 Member 19–21 May,
Flag of Japan.svg Hiroshima
Not a G7 Member 16–17 June,
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kananaskis
Not a G7 Member
NATO 28–30 June,
Flag of Spain.svg Madrid
11–12 July,
Flag of Lithuania.svg Vilnius
9–11 July
Flag of the United States.svg Washington [a]
24–25 June,
Flag of the Netherlands.svg The Hague [a]
July,
Flag of Turkey.svg Ankara
TBD,
Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
APEC 18–19 November,
Flag of Thailand.svg Bangkok
15–17 November,
Flag of the United States.svg San Francisco
15–16 November,
Flag of Peru.svg Lima
31 October – 1 November,
Flag of South Korea.svg Gyeongju
TBD,
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
TBD,
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
COP 6–18 November,
Flag of Egypt.svg Sharm El Sheikh
30 November – 12 December,
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Dubai
11–22 November,
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Baku
10 November,
Flag of Brazil.svg Belém
TBA
QUAD 24 May,
Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo
20 May,
Flag of Japan.svg Hiroshima
21 September,
Flag of the United States.svg Wilmington
TBA,
Flag of India.svg New Delhi
TBATBA
CHOGM 24–25 June,
Flag of Rwanda.svg Kigali [a]
5–6 May,
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London
25–26 October,
Flag of Samoa.svg Apia
TBD
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg St John's
PIF 13–14 July,
Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
6–10 November,
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Rarotonga
26–30 August,
Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa
8–12 September,
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara
TBC,
Flag of Palau.svg Palau
TBA
OthersNone AUKUS
13 March
Flag of the United States.svg San Diego
ASEAN–Australia Special Summit
3–6 March,
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne
15 March,
(videoconference)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
TBATBA
Korea–Pacific Islands Summit
29–30 May,
Flag of South Korea.svg Seoul [a]
Global Peace Summit
15–16 June [c]
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lucerne
27 March,
Flag of France.svg Paris
██ = Future event ██ = Did not attend /participate.
^a Richard Marles attended in the prime minister's place.
^b Penny Wong attended in the prime minister's place.
^c Bill Shorten attended in the prime minister's place.

See also

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