The Hon Richard Marles MP
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The Hon Pat Conroy MP
25 Mar 26
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The Hon Richard Marles MP
Deputy Prime Minister
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The Hon Pat Conroy MP
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25 March 2026
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, will today welcome the Federal Minister of Defence of Germany, Boris Pistorius, to Canberra for his first official visit to Australia.
Australia and Germany are close friends with a shared interest in stability and cooperation.
The Australia-Germany bilateral defence relationship continues to grow at pace, built upon our shared commitment to international security and prosperity achieved through respect for the international rules‑based order.
During the visit, ministers will discuss opportunities to harness this momentum to deepen and strengthen cooperation between our defence forces, across all domains, and defence industries.
Recognising the importance of defence industry collaboration between Australia and Germany, Minister Conroy will host Minister Pistorius in Brisbane on Friday where they will discuss joint capability development between Australia and Germany. They will also meet with Australian and German defence personnel.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles:
“I look forward to welcoming Minister Pistorius to Canberra for his first official visit to Australia.
“Australia and Germany are linked in the ways we work together, as likeminded partners, to address shared strategic challenges.
“This visit reinforces the strength of our relationship and highlights the importance of further deepening our defence cooperation.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy:
“Germany is a valued defence industry partner and trusted security partner. This visit highlights our intent for even greater collaboration among our respective defence industries.
“The Australian Government welcomes our growing defence industry ties with Germany which will only make both our countries more resilient, help secure local jobs and contribute to Australia’s economic growth.”
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