Australia's Prime Minister Albanese, who was successfully re-elected in the general election, was appointed and sworn in at Government House this morning (May 13). This officially marks the beginning of his second term as prime minister.
Albanese was accompanied by his fiancée Judy Hayden and son Nathan during the swearing-in ceremony.
He has completed the appointment of the new cabinet, with cabinet members to be sworn in later. Senior ministers from his previous administration, including the foreign minister, defense minister, and treasury minister, remain unchanged. This suggests that there will likely be a certain degree of continuity in Australia's diplomatic, defense, and economic policies.
In terms of foreign relations, Albanese's re-election is a positive signal for Sino-Australian relations. Since taking office, he has actively promoted the repair of bilateral relations, gradually improving the relationship between the two countries. Trade restrictions have been lifted step by step, and Australian coal, barley, wine, and other products have returned to the Chinese market. Bilateral trade volumes have significantly rebounded, and cooperation in trade, education, climate, and other areas is being restored. China congratulated him on his re-election at the first opportunity and emphasized the willingness to continue promoting the construction of a more mature and stable, more productive comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. This indicates China's expectation for the continuous improvement of Sino-Australian relations.
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