Trump announces upcoming visit of Australian Prime Minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia is due to travel to the United States next week to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. During his visit, he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, although the specific date and time for this meeting have yet to be confirmed.
The upcoming meeting between the two leaders will mark their first official encounter, as a previously scheduled meeting in June was canceled. The cancellation occurred when President Trump left early from the G7 summit in Canada.
Prime Minister Albanese was reelected as leader of a center-left Labor government in a May national election. His visit to the United States comes at a time when the allies have much to discuss, including the AUKUS project. This multi-billion dollar initiative involves Britain and Australia, with the aim of providing Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines. The AUKUS project is currently under Pentagon review and aims to counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.
In an Australian television interview on Tuesday, Prime Minister Albanese did not confirm a meeting with President Trump during his visit. The Washington embassy of Australia did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding a potential meeting between the leaders.
While Prime Minister Albanese is scheduled to attend a reception hosted by President Trump in New York, a bilateral meeting between the leaders has yet to be scheduled.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the meeting, the upcoming visit by Prime Minister Albanese to the United States is significant, as it will provide an opportunity for both leaders to discuss a range of issues and strengthen the alliance between the two countries.
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