Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will depart on the first international visit of his second term to meet with world leaders from 14 May to 20 May 2025.
Prime Minister Albanese will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 16 May 2025 to meet His Excellency Mr Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Indonesia was also Prime Minister Albanese’s first bilateral visit following his election in 2022.
The Prime Minister will be joined in Jakarta by Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke MP.
Prime Minister Albanese and President Prabowo will discuss the close relations between Australia and Indonesia, and how our countries can deepen our partnership.
The Prime Minister will then travel to the Holy See to attend the inauguration of Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome, on Sunday 18 May 2025.
Since 1973, the diplomatic relations between Australia and the Holy See have helped foster strong links with the Catholic Church, including its humanitarian efforts around the globe, and the five million Australians of the Catholic faith.
During his visit to Vatican City, Prime Minister Albanese will meet with a number of other world leaders also in attendance.
Prime Minister Albanese will invite Pope Leo XIV to Australia for the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028.
On Tuesday 20 May, the Prime Minister will meet His Excellency Mr Lawrence Wong, the Prime Minister of Singapore, before returning to Australia.
Singapore is one of Australia’s closest partners, with a friendship anchored in strategic trust and deep cooperation, and a shared regional and global outlook.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will be Acting Prime Minister while Prime Minister Albanese is overseas.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
“My first overseas visit after my Government’s re-election reflects our enduring commitment to some of our closest partners in the region.
“I am honoured to be a guest of President Prabowo Subianto. There is no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. We have a long history of cooperation and friendship, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations last year.
“Together we are setting an ambitious agenda to deepen our ties.
“It is also a great honour to represent Australia at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration — a historic occasion for the Catholic Church.
“The event will connect Catholics around the world, and the millions of Australians of Catholic faith, as they celebrate and welcome the new Bishop of Rome and Pontiff to amplify his message of peace and social justice for all humanity.
“I look forward to reinforcing Australia’s strong relationship with the Holy See under Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.
“I look forward to meeting Prime Minister Wong. The close partnership between Australia and Singapore is underpinned by our shared interest in an open, stable and prosperous region.”