March 01 2019
‘Developing Closer Ties’ will address key topics of interest to the EU and EU-Australia relations, including Culture, Commerce, Heritage, and Education and Research.
Presented by the and , ‘Developing Closer Ties: EU Member State Perspectives on EU-Australia Relations’ will feature the largest delegation of European Ambassadors and High Commissioners to ever visit Adelaide for a public event.
The Ambassadorial Delegation includes His Excellency , EU Ambassador to Australia; , Austrian Ambassador to Australia; , German Ambassador to Australia; Betty Bernardica Pavelich Sirois, ; and Martha Mavrommati, .
Director of the Hawke EU Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and Network, says the event will open timely dialogue and debate for the development and deepening of Australia-EU relations.
“The EU is Australia’s second-biggest trade partner, and our largest source of foreign investment,” Prof Elliott says.
“With two-way goods and services worth nearly $100 billion, and foreign direct investment worth almost $1.1 trillion, ensuring Australia continues to nurture and develop successful relationships with the EU is paramount.
“When you add current political and environmental dynamics – think Brexit and Australia’s EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations – being able to hear from Australia’s European Ambassadors in person is an opportunity not to be missed.”
The forum will be held on Thursday 28 February from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the Allan Scott Auditorium, Hawke Building, on UniSA’s City West campus.
