Wong to press Asian countries for fuel guarantees during regional tour
Penny Wong is on a regional tour to secure fuel guarantees from major Asian suppliers for Australia. She emphasizes the need for reliable fuel supplies to maintain Australia's role as a key exporter of energy and food. Wong's discussions will continue in South Korea and China following her meetings in Japan.
- ▪Penny Wong met with Japanese officials to discuss fuel security for Australia.
- ▪Australia needs consistent fuel supplies to continue its energy and food exports.
- ▪Wong will visit South Korea and China as part of her regional tour.
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Penny Wong to press Asian countries for fuel guarantees during regional tourBy North Asia correspondent Natalie Whiting and foreign affairs correspondent Stephen DziedzicTopic:World PoliticsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:48pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:48pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:48pmPenny Wong met Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo on Tuesday. (Supplied: Daniel Walding/Department of Foreign Affairs)In short:Fuel needs to be sent to Australia from major Asian suppliers if it is going to export energy and food supplies, Penny Wong says.The foreign minister met with her Japanese counterpart and other senior ministers in Tokyo on Tuesday.What's next?Senator Wong will visit South Korea and China as part of her regional trip.
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