Shafaqna Pakistan: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Sunday that she will visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week to discuss energy security amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
In a statement, Wong said meetings with her counterparts in the three countries would help ensure effective coordination during ongoing instability in global energy markets.
She said that in Tokyo, she will meet Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for discussions on energy and fuel security, as well as the Middle East situation.
In Beijing, Wong added that she will co-chair the eighth Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, aimed at advancing shared interests while managing differences between the two countries.
Wong said in Seoul she would meet with South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, 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.
