Special Summit Gallery

A collection of images from the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. For the full collection of images and videos, see the Special Summit Flickr page.

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Saturday, March 02, 2024

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Monday, March 04, 2024

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Monday, March 04, 2024

Senator The Honourable Penny Wong (C), Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia, and The Honourable Enrique A Manalo (L), Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Philippines, are shown a model of a fish ladder by Professor Lee Baumgartner (R) from Charles Sturt University during the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne on Monday, March 4, 2024. The photo captures their engaged interest as they examine the model, with Penny standing in the middle.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Participants in Session 2: "Bolstering regional resilience - law, norms, dialogue, cooperation" gather for a group photo at the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne on March 4, 2024. The diverse group, representing various cultures and genders, poses together. In the background, a prominent banner displays the text "Emerging Leaders" along with the ASEAN logo.

Monday 04, March 2024

SME Panel Discussion - ASEAN Consumer Market Panel at the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne, March 4, 2024. Speakers (L-R): Saskia Loer Hansen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, RMIT University; Nik Hafimi Abdul Haadii, Executive Director, LVK Group of Companies; Leigh Howard, CEO Asialink Business; Mukund Narayanamurti, Minister (Commercial) - Austrade; Xavier Simonet, CEO Austrade. On stage, holding microphones, against a teal background with lights.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Nicholas Moore AO, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia, speaks at the SMA Conference during the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne, March 4, 2024. He stands on stage in front of an artwork stand depicting "business" in dark and light green, featuring the year "2024" and the Australian Union icon. Moore holds up a booklet and shows it to the audience. The background transitions from light to dark green.

Monday March 04, 2024

The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, speaks at the Australia Malaysia Annual Leaders’ Meeting at Government House for the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne, March 4, 2024. The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and Senator The Honourable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, listen attentively. The photo captures them at a table, with Prime Minister Albanese holding a folder with papers in front of him.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of the University of Queensland (left), Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans AC KC, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs (center), and Dr Mohd Faiz Abdulla, Chairman of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Malaysia, pose together at Session 2: Bolstering regional resilience. The picture captures them standing and posing, with two pull-up banners in the background – one from the University of Melbourne and the other from ASEAN Emerging Leaders (dark yellow).

Monday March 04, 2024

Panel 1: Clean energy transition ASEAN and Australian perspectives at the ASEAN. Participants include Paulo da Silva, President, Electricity de Timor-Leste, Karrina Nolan, First Nations Clean Energy Network, Andre Oei, Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore, Anousak Phongsavath, Ministry of Energy and Mines of Laos PDR, Clare Savage, Australian Energy Regulator Chair, and Kanchana Wanichkron, ASEAN Secretariat. They sit on stage with a laptop, engaged. Background: light blue and green with lighting.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim (L) and Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP talk during a joint press Conference at Government House at the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne. The leaders are standing with the Australian coat of arms on the microphone stand. Behind them, four flags (Australia, Malaysia, Australia, Malaysia) are displayed against a wooden door frame backdrop.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Australia's Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Senator The Honourable Murray Watt, speaks at the SME and CCE Networking Reception during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. The photo captures him at the side view of the microphone stand, addressing a standing crowd. In the background, concrete poles display ASEAN icons, including the kangaroo, the year "2024," and the Australian Union star.

Monday March 04, 2024

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Panelists (L-R) Zoe Whitton, Pollination Group; John Hopkins, Export Finance Australia; Gita Sjahrir-Wright, BNI Ventures; Marty Sinthavanarong, Gulf Energy Development Co. Ltd; Ritesh Thakkar, Convergence Finance. Panel 4: Financing clean energy transition at ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024, Melbourne. On stage with a screen displaying "Climate and Clean Energy Transition Forum" text, green icons, and ASEAN "50 logo" on the banner.

Monday, March 04, 2024

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei is greeted by The Hon Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, at Melbourne Airport for the ASEAN Special Summit. Airport setting with an early morning shot, capturing a side view of Ged's head.

March 04, 2024

President Joko Widodo of Indonesia greeted by dignitaries at Melbourne Airport for ASEAN Special Summit. Early morning scene with the president near the stairs to his plane, a line of people ready to meet him.

March 04, 2024

ASEAN branding at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024. Inside shot with large white cut-out letters on the ground spelling "ASEAN." Behind the letters, a row of flags, including the ASEAN and Australian flags at the end. Background features tall windows showcasing the exterior of the exhibition centre and a row of small trees.

Monday, March 4, 2024

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Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Anthony Albanese, Australian PM, speaks at ASEAN-Australia Summit 2024 in Melbourne. Leaders seated at a long table, adorned with native plants. In the background, a white wall features hanging greenery, creating a pleasant atmosphere. On the right, a blue wall showcases the ASEAN "50" logo, along with Australian Union star, kangaroo icon, and the year "2024." At the end of the table, the Australian and Singapore flags stand tall, symbolising the diplomatic exchange between the two nations.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

ASEAN-Australia Summit 2024, Session 5: Clean Energy Transition in Melbourne. Speakers on stage, from left: Prof. John Thwaites, Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Ms Khamlar Phonsavat, Mr Eric Francia, and Ms Trang Nguyen. Banners in the background: yellow with emerging leaders icon and ASEAN "50" logo, and another featuring University of Melbourne and Asialink logos.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese MP (R) hosts a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (L) in Melbourne during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024. Both leaders seated on white chairs at a small table with Australian and Thai flags. Australian native flowers adorn the table. Behind each leader, flags of Australia and Thailand. Blue wall in the background with the ASEAN "50" logo." emphasising the partnership between ASEAN and Australia from 1974-2024.”

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Ms Solinn Lim (C), Founder and CEO of Saddha, speaks at Session 6: Sustainable Development Goals - Inclusive Policies, Economies, Businesses, and Societies during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. Seated on stage with other panelists, she holds a microphone, addressing the audience. Chairs equipped with tables and water. In the background, two pull-up banners: one featuring emerging leaders and the other displaying the University of Melbourne pull-up banner."

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (L) of Singapore and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese MP of Australia speak at the Joint Australia-Singapore Press Conference during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. Both leaders stand at the stage microphones, addressing a crowd. In the background, media with cameras, video equipment, and a white room with blue stripes featuring ASEAN icons. Native flowers adorn the front of the stage.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Federation Square displays ASEAN flags during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. The photo features 8 poles with the ASEAN "50" flag, adorned with icons of the Australian Union Star, kangaroo, and the year "2024." The background showcases a skyline of tall buildings with varying heights against a blue sky.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Media members capture moments during the Native Australian Animal Experience at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. A charming koala is featured, delightfully posing while munching on gum leaves. The photo captures the media, backs turned, capturing the scene with their mobile phones. In the background, blurred screens related to ASEAN add to the event's atmosphere."

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivers the keynote address at the CEO Forum during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. The photo captures him standing at the microphone stand, adorned with the Business track for ASEAN featuring the year '2024,' the Australian Union star, and the business icon of 'two chains linked,' all in vibrant green. In the background, green lights set the stage for an engaging and illuminating address.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Nicholas Moore AO, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia, delivers a keynote address at the Australian and ASEAN CEO Forum during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. The photo captures him standing at the microphone stand, energetically explaining a point with a gesture. In the background, a vibrant atmosphere is created by green lights, enhancing the dynamic setting of the CEO Forum.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

ASEAN leaders pose for the annual Family Photo during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne.  They stand on stage in a crossed-arm formation, holding hands, with Australian native flowers in front. Behind them, the ASEAN "50" logo with the message" ASEAN-Australia 1974-2024 A partnership for the future", kangaroo icons, the year "2024," and the Australian Union star.”

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Leaders at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne during the final day's Plenary session. The photo captures leaders seated around white tables,  facing Anthony Albanese, who is at the front, addressing the audience. The leaders are attentively listening. Behind Anthony, a row of ASEAN flags is displayed.  The room features blue carpet and walls, with large TV screens on either side. The walls showcase ASEAN branding,  celebrating "50" years of ASEAN-Australian partnership.

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Anthony Albanese seated and addressing the Leaders’ Plenary during the final day of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. A table in front of him features a plaque reading "Australia" with the Australian flag on one side and the "50" ASEAN logo on the other. A headset for listening is placed on the table. In the background, standing individuals are captured with a blurred effect..

Wednesday March 06, 2024

Ms. Jodie Haydon (left) stands with spouses of ASEAN Leaders during the visit to the Melbourne Museum, Milarri Garden, at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. The photo captures Ms. Haydon standing, surrounded by women of various cultural backgrounds, some seated, all adorned in vibrant and colorful dresses. The background features a timber setting with wooden poles extending to the ceiling, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Wednesday, March 06, 2024