Indo-Pacific: Meeting of EU and Australian Leaders in Bali

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the 2nd EU-Australia Leaders’ Meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. They welcomed the entry into force of the Framework Agreement between the EU and Australia, which marks a new milestone in the relationship between the two sides. The meeting took place against the backdrop of Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine and the changing strategic outlook in the Indo-Pacific region. The leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to shared values, particularly democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and a rules-based multilateral order. They will work closely to address the climate crisis and biodiversity crisis, as well as other urgent global challenges, while also promoting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.