DISCUSSING AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN'S FUTURE

Photo by David Foote, AUSPIC

It was a pleasure to join my colleague, Senator Bilyk, in our roles as Chair and Co-Chair respectively of the Japan Parliamentary Group, to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister, Mr ASO Taro.

Mr ASO is an incumbent member of the Japanese House of Representatives and Vice-President of the Liberal Democratic Party.

It was a greatly appreciated opportunity to discuss Australia and Japan’s future.

The Australia–Japan partnership is Australia’s closest and most mature relationship in Asia and is fundamental to ensuring our strategic and economic interests.