On Monday 26 February 2018, at Palais de Nations, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director-General of the United Nations Office Geneva, Mr Micahel Møller, delivered Australia’s National Statement to the High-Level Segment of the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr António Guterres.

On Sunday 25 February 2018, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, were farewelled from the United Arab Emirates by the Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou and Mrs Britt Spyrou.

On Saturday 24 February 2018, at the Baghdad Diplomatic Security Centre, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, received a briefing and met with Australian Defence Force personnel.

Afterwards, at the Presidential Palace, Baghdad, the Governor-General met with the President of the Republic of Iraq, His Excellency President Fouad Massoum.

On Friday 23 February 2018, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed to the United Arab Emirates by the Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou and Mrs Britt Spyrou.

On Thursday 22 February 2018, at Changi International Airport, Singapore, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove were welcomed to the Republic of Singapore by the High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Mr Bruce Gosper.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove received a briefing from Mr Gosper.

Later, at The Istana, the Governor-General met with the President of Singapore, Her Excellency Halimah Jacob and Mr Mohamad Abdullah Alhabshee.

On Wednesday 21 February 2018, at St James’ Church, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the memorial service for the late Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE.

On Tuesday 20 February 2018, at St James’ Church, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), attended the memorial service for the late Mr Michael Jenkins Crouch AC.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General received the Chair of the Council for the Order of Australia, the Honourable Shane Stone AC QC.

On Monday 19 February 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the High-Commissioner Designate to the Independent State of Samoa, Ms Sara Moriarty.

On Sunday 18 February 2018, at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Bathurst, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann, viewed the facilities and met with staff and students of the School of Engineering.

Afterwards, at Bathurst RSL Club, the Governor-General as guest of the Mayor of Bathurst City Council, Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM, attended a civic reception.

On Friday 16 February 2018, at Garden Island, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Commander Australian Fleet, Read Admiral Jonathan Mead AM RAN, viewed the capabilities and met with the crew of the Guided Missile Destroyer, HMAS Hobart.