Australia–Romania relations
bilateral relations between Australia and Romania
Australia–Romania relations refer to bilateral relations between Australia and Romania. Australia is represented through its embassy in Athens, Greece, and a consulate in Bucharest, while Romania has an embassy in Canberra and a consulate in Melbourne and Sydney. The countries officially established their diplomatic relations on 18 March 1968.
Trade between Australia and Romania accelerated in the 1960s. In 1967, Australian deputy prime minister John McEwen visited Romania and signed a trade pact with Romanian foreign minister Gheorghe Cioară. Romanian deputy prime minister Gogu Rădulescu made a reciprocal visit to Australia in 1969.
On 23 June 2016, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Lazăr Comănescu met with John Griffin, ambassador of Australia to Romania, at the embassy in Athens. Comănescu expressed interest in deepening diplomatic relations with Australia and increasing commercial and economic activities between the two countries. He also acknowledged the commitment and cooperation of Australia towards NATO regarding Afghanistan (both countries have deployed troops in the area). Griffin affirmed the interest of the Australian authorities for the same.
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