Jeremy Bruer appointed as Australian envoy
Australia has announced Jeremy Bruer as next Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
Bruer, who will replace the outgoing Australian High Commissioner Julia Niblett, will arrive in Bangladesh in mid-January, according to a media statement of Australian High Commission in Bangladesh.
Bruer is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is currently assistant secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Branch.
He has previously served overseas as ambassador to United Arab Emirates; High Commissioner to Vanuatu; Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy, Riyadh; and Second Secretary, Australian High Commission, Port Moresby.
Bruer holds a Master of Arts from University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Arts from University of Adelaide.
“Australia and Bangladesh enjoy a warm and constructive relationship, founded on our strong community links, shared Commonwealth values and sporting ties,” said Senator Marise Payne, minister for foreign affairs, and for women, announcing the appointment of Bruer.
Australia was one of the first nations to recognise Bangladesh's independence in 1971. Since then, the two countries have established a strong and growing economic relationship with two-way trade now valued at $2.4 billion annually.
Australia is working closely with Bangladesh on Indian Ocean regional issues, including providing humanitarian support to address Rohingya crisis and strengthening further education, trade and investment linkages.
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