European Union President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25, according to an official statement issued by the EU delegation in the country. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties with Australia, described as a trusted partner in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region.
During her trip, von der Leyen will travel to Sydney and Canberra, where she is scheduled to meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the capital. In a post on X, the EU delegation to Australia confirmed the visit, stating that it reflects the EU’s commitment to deepening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
The European Union’s diplomatic service has highlighted the strong mutual interest shared by the EU and Indo-Pacific nations in ensuring prosperity and security. It emphasised that the region holds significant economic and geopolitical importance, noting that the futures of both regions are increasingly interconnected and interdependent.
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Amid a complex global geopolitical landscape, the EU stressed that collaboration with Indo-Pacific partners is essential. It reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a rules-based international order grounded in the principles of the UN Charter, along with promoting responsible global cooperation.
By working closely with countries in the Indo-Pacific, the EU aims to tackle global challenges while enhancing stability, security and shared prosperity. Its Indo-Pacific strategy focuses on fostering open and fair trade and investment, improving connectivity, and ensuring resilient supply chains to withstand economic disruptions.
The strategy outlines seven key priority areas: sustainable and inclusive prosperity, green transition, ocean governance, digital governance and partnerships, connectivity, security and defence, and human security. Together, these priorities reflect the EU’s broader goal of building strong, resilient partnerships that support peace, stability, and economic growth across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
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