List of international prime ministerial trips made by Tony Abbott

This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Tony Abbott, the 28th Prime Minister of Australia. During his time in office (18 September 2013 – 15 September 2015), Tony Abbott made 28 international visits to 21 sovereign countries and territories.

Summary The number of visits per country are as follows: One: Afghanistan, Brunei, Canada, Iraq, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey Two: China, France, New Zealand, United States Three or more: Indonesia (3), Papua New Guinea (3)

2013 CountryLocationsDatesDetailsImageJakarta30 September – 1 OctoberFirst overseas trip as Prime Minister. Met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment and regional cooperation.Bali6–8 OctoberAttended APEC Indonesia 2013. Held bilateral discussions with regional leaders including Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe.Bandar Seri Begawan9–10 OctoberAttended the East Asia Summit and related ASEAN meetings, following the APEC summit in Indonesia.Kabul28 OctoberFirst visit to Afghanistan as Prime Minister. Met with Afghan leaders and Australian personnel serving in the country.Colombo15–17 NovemberAttended the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Discussed bilateral cooperation, including measures to combat people smuggling.Johannesburg9–11 DecemberAttended memorial events for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

2014 CountryLocationsDatesDetailsImageDavos21–24 JanuaryAttended the World Economic Forum in Davos. Discussed global economic conditions and Australia's role in the international economy.Port Moresby20–23 MarchOfficial visit. Held discussions with Prime Minister Peter O'Neill concerning bilateral relations, asylum seekers and regional cooperation.Tokyo5–8 AprilOfficial visit. Met with Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and discussed trade, security and bilateral relations, including the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement.Seoul8–9 AprilOfficial visit. Met with President Park Geun-hye and discussed bilateral relations, trade and security.Beijing, Shanghai9–12 AprilOfficial visit. Met with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. Discussions focused on trade, security and negotiations for the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement.Paris5–8 JuneHeld bilateral talks with President François Hollande concerning trade, security and international affairs.Ottawa8–9 JuneFirst visit to Canada as Prime Minister. Met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and discussed bilateral relations and trade.Washington, D.C., New York City9–15 JuneMet with senior United States officials and business leaders. Discussed the Australia–United States alliance, economic ties and international security.The Hague10–12 AugustVisited the Netherlands following the MH17 disaster and called for justice for the victims. Met with Dutch officials concerning the recovery and repatriation of victims.New Delhi, Mumbai4–5 SeptemberOfficial visit. Met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced an agreement allowing Australia to export uranium to India.Kuala Lumpur6 SeptemberMet with Prime Minister Najib Razak. Discussions included the MH370 and MH17 disasters and bilateral defence relations.New York City24–25 SeptemberAttended the United Nations Security Council Summit on Foreign Terrorist Fighters and addressed the United Nations General Assembly during the 69th session.Port Moresby18 OctoberStopover en route to Indonesia for the inauguration of President-elect Joko Widodo.Jakarta19–20 OctoberAttended the inauguration of President Joko Widodo. Met with the new Indonesian government to discuss bilateral relations.Beijing9–11 NovemberAttended the 2014 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Held bilateral meetings with Chinese leaders and discussed the Australia–China Free Trade Agreement.Naypyidaw12–13 NovemberAttended the East Asia Summit and related ASEAN meetings.

2015 CountryLocationsDatesDetailsImageBaghdad4 JanuaryUnannounced visit to Australian military personnel in Iraq. Met with Iraqi officials and Australian Defence Force personnel involved in the international coalition against the Islamic State.Wellington26–28 FebruaryOfficial visit. Held talks with Prime Minister John Key on defence, security and economic issues.Wellington19–21 AprilAttended the dedication of the Australian National Memorial and commemorated the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign alongside New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.Istanbul, Gallipoli21–25 AprilAttended the centenary commemorations of the Gallipoli campaign. Met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu to discuss regional security and foreign terrorist fighters.Paris, Villers-Bretonneux25–26 AprilVisited the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and announced funding for the Sir John Monash Centre. Met with President François Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls.Singapore27–29 JuneOfficial visit. Met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and signed the Australia–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, strengthening cooperation in defence, security, trade and investment.Port Moresby9–11 SeptemberFinal overseas visit as Prime Minister. Met with Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and discussed bilateral relations and regional issues.

Multilateral meetings Tony Abbott attended the following summits during his prime ministership: Group Year 2013 2014 2015APEC 6–8 October, Bali 9–11 November, Beijing noneEAS(ASEAN) 9–10 October, Bandar Seri Begawan 12–13 November, Naypyidaw noneCHOGM 15–17 November, Colombo none noneG20 none none nonePIF 29–31 July, Ngerulmud 8–10 September, Port Moresby

See also Foreign relations of Australia Abbott government List of international prime ministerial trips made by Malcolm Turnbull, his successor

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