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Australia to Begin Talks on Security, Defence with EU
AUSTRALIA, JUN 17 – The partnership targets enhanced cooperation on defence, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism without military deployment obligations, supporting a rules-based international order, officials said.
- On June 24, 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will initiate negotiations with the European Union to establish a Security and Defence Partnership during the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada.
- This move follows the EU’s recent security collaboration agreements with Japan and South Korea and highlights increasing mutual concerns about global security amid escalating international tensions.
- The partnership is designed to enhance collaboration on international security issues without requiring military commitments and will encompass areas such as the defence industry, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism.
- Albanese announced an enhancement of collaboration with the European Union, while Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of unity among reliable partners.
- The talks demonstrate strong momentum in Australia-Europe relations, with separate negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement also advancing under the Albanese government.
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Australia, EU start talks on security and defence deal - ABC listen
Australia appears to be bolstering its ties with the European Union as the federal government commences talks on a security and defence partnership, which aims to strengthen co-operation on global security challenges. The commitment came after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with European Commission President - Ursula von der Leyen - and European Council President, Antonio Costa on the final day of the G-7 summit. Guest: Gabriele Visentin
The Straits Times
Hindustan TimesAustralia to begin talks on security, defence with EU
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a \"symbolically important\" trade deal. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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