Australia and China will strengthen energy security cooperation to respond to the Iran conflict

2026-04-07 14:57:19

Investing.com — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a phone call with China’s State Council Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday, discussing energy security issues amid the Iran war disrupting global energy markets.

According to a statement released by Albanese’s office, the leaders of the two countries agreed to strengthen intergovernmental communication to support regional energy security.

Albanese said that Australia will “cooperate with China in areas where possible, express differences when necessary, and engage based on national interests.”

The statement said: “High-level engagement and dialogue between Australia and China are at the core of a mature, stable, and constructive relationship.”

The Australian leader said he plans to visit China in November to attend the APEC leaders’ meeting, where he will meet with Li Qiang.

China is Australia’s largest trading partner, and liquefied natural gas is one of the main goods Australia exports to China.

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