Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed three Australian navy personnel were aboard a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka. Reporting via ABC News, he stressed they did not "participate in any offensive action," as AUKUS training protocols ensure personnel follow Aust
"Together, Australia and America have been a force for good in the world for more than a century. Tonight I met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as we strengthen our work together towards a better future for both our countries and the Indo-Pacific," he said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday (local time) hailed the landmark agreements worth billions signed with the US, aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals and defence collaboration
McCormick spoke about India's growing importance as a strategic ally, discussing trade, global issues, and the potential expansion of the AUKUS pact - a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
When she was asked if she was confident that Trump will not make any changes to the AUKUS arrangement, she said that she was pleased to hear positive comemnts made by nominee for Secretary of State Senator Rubio.
China's aim of annexing Taiwan is not driven by concerns for "territorial integrity" but as part of its goal to "transform the rules-based global order" and "achieve hegemony in the western Pacific region and internationally," Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said in an interview with Taiwane
Secretary Austin expressed profound gratitude for President Biden's leadership, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping US foreign policy and strengthening global alliances.
The Chinese foreign minister's visit comes just days before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to arrive in Papua New Guinea, once again highlighting a tussle for influence between China and US allies.
The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have welcomed the new agreement to build Australia's SSN-AUKUS submarines and termed it a significant milestone in the endeavour of defence cooperation.
Ambassador Jenkins, speaking on Monday, highlighted that the trilateral agreement ensures safety, security in the indo- pacific and that countries are empowered to make their own sovereign decisions free from coercion.
A group of prominent Australians, including former politicians, diplomats and academics, have called on the Australian government to adopt "an activist middle power role" to avert the US-China conflict, Voice of America (VOA) reported.