Australian Foreign Minister to Visit Japan, China, South Korea to Discuss Energy Security

AFP

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week ‌for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

Wong said in a statement that meetings with her counterparts in the three ⁠countries would "help ensure we are coordinating effectively" amid upheaval on global energy markets.

Wong also said that she would meet Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan’s Foreign Minister, in Tokyo for talks on energy and fuel security, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.

In Beijing, Wong said she would hold the eighth Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister. She said the talks would “advance the full range of our interests and manage our differences”.

In Seoul, Wong said she would meet Cho Hyun, South Korea’s Foreign Minister, describing South Korea as “one of Australia’s most important sources of refined fuels”.

Australia, which imports most of its fuel, has experienced localised shortages during the Middle East conflict, which began in February.

Source: Reuters



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