Albanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post
Prime minister Anthony Albanese said he was optimistic Pacific countries would support Australia’s bid to join the UN security council. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Prime minister Anthony Albanese said he was optimistic Pacific countries would support Australia’s bid to join the UN security council. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Anthony Albanese Albanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post Australia and Finland are vying for a spot on the council, and the PM needs two thirds of member states to back him
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Anthony Albanese launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on the UN security council in 2029 and 2030.
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