Bilateral relations exist between
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
and
Palau. Both countries are members of the
Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an inter-governmental organization that aims to enhance cooperation between countries and territories of Oceania, including formation of a trade bloc and regional peacekeeping operations. It was founded in 197 ...
(PIF).
High level visits
In 2014, Australian deputy Prime Minister
Warren Truss paid an official visit to Palau.
Military relations
Australia and Palau have extensive military relations primarily in maritime security. Australia has provided a Pacific class patrol vessel to Palau to ensure maritime security and fight against
illegal fishing
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) is an issue around the world. Fishing industry observers believe IUU occurs in most fisheries, and accounts for up to 30% of total catches in some important fisheries.
Illegal fishing takes pl ...
. Lieutenant Commander Alan Willmore from the
Royal Australian Navy is the Maritime Surveillance Advisor of Palau.
Development assistance
Australia has been assisting Palau in the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from
World War II and is the largest donor to Palau in this issue. Australia has also been helping Palau in the education and health sectors.
Trade
As of 2013, Australian exports to Palau valued at $800,000 mainly consisting food products.
See also
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Foreign relations of Australia
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Foreign relations of Palau
Palau gained its independence October 1, 1994, with the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association with the United States. Palau was the last Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands territories to gain its independence. Under the Compact, t ...
References
Palau
Bilateral relations of Palau
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