In a historic meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia reaffirmed their strong partnership and the progress made in strengthening bilateral ties. The U.S.-Australia Alliance stands at the core of their relationship, with a focus on defense and security, economic cooperation, and climate and clean energy initiatives.
Key Points Discussed:
- The recent Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) Joint Leaders Statement highlighted their commitment to the trilateral partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The economic relationship between the two nations was emphasized, with a focus on modernizing the Alliance to address new challenges, including climate change and sustainable energy transitions.
- Cooperation in building resilient critical minerals supply chains and accelerating the shift towards clean energy was reaffirmed through a signed “Compact” in Hiroshima.
- Support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, assistance to Ukraine against Russian aggression, and humanitarian aid to Gaza were key topics of discussion.
- Concerns were raised about the People’s Republic of China’s coercive activities, with a united front against destabilizing actions in the South China Sea.
- Australia’s contributions to the Quad, partnership with Japan, and engagement in the Pacific region were acknowledged, with the United States pledging support for strengthening correspondent banking relationships in Pacific Island countries.
Both leaders are dedicated to deepening their partnership to promote a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
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