70 Years of Diplomatic Relations

January 28th marked the 70th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Commonwealth of Australia in 1952. But German-Australian ties are of course much older, dating back to the early 19th century when the first German settlers arrived on Australian shores.

Over the years, a partnership has developed that is based on fundamental common values: Working together, Australia and Germany promote peace, democracy, human rights and respect for the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Co-operating bilaterally, with international partners and through multilateral organisations, we tackle global challenges and secure the rules-based international order.

Just last year, our governments decided to lift our traditional, steadfast partnership to a new level when they signed an “Enhanced Strategic Partnership”, which commits both sides to intensifying their bilateral and multilateral cooperation on a large number of issues of common interest or concern.

Despite the great geographic distance between our countries the relationship between our people and nations is closer than ever – and so is our cooperation. To express our cordial relations and to mark the 70th anniversary throughout 2022, we share a logotype which has been designed by the creative team at the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the German Embassy 🇦🇺🇩🇪