She stated that her meetings with counterparts in these countries would ”assist in ensuring effective coordination” during the turmoil in global energy markets.
• In Tokyo, Wong plans to meet with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to discuss energy and fuel security along with the situation in the Middle East.
• While in Beijing, Wong is set to participate in the eighth Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue alongside China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. She mentioned that the discussions would ”advance our diverse interests and address our differences”.
• In Seoul, Wong will engage with South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, emphasizing that South Korea is ”one of Australia’s key suppliers of refined fuels”.
• Australia relies heavily on imports for fuel and has faced localized shortages due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began in February.
