Anthony Albanese will journey to the US for his first official go to in October.
The White House has confirmed that US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will play host to the Prime Minister for a three-day go to, with a state dinner to be held on October 25.
“The leaders will look at ways the economic relationship between Australia and the United States can be made fit for the opportunities of the future to the benefit of workers and businesses in both countries,” the White House stated in a press assertion asserting the go to.
“They will also discuss regional stability and security, AUKUS, strengthening co-operation in science and technology and the importance of together shaping an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”
Mr Albanese welcomed the announcement and stated the go to supplied the chance for the 2 leaders to strengthen the vital relationship between Australia and the US.
“I am honoured to accept President Biden’s invitation to undertake an official visit to Washington DC,” he stated.
“Australia and the United States have a longstanding relationship, based on deep friendship and trust and a shared commitment to peace, the rule of law and the values of democracy.
“My visit is an important opportunity to discuss our ambitious climate and clean energy transition and shared goal of a strong, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”
President Biden prolonged the invitation to the Prime Minister in May this yr after he cancelled a visit to Sydney for the Quad leaders summit to deal due to a standoff over home negotiations on the US debt ceiling.
The leaders as an alternative met on the sidelines of the G7 assembly in Hiroshima.
Mr Albanese’s journey to the United States will add to an already busy schedule as he campaigns in assist of the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to parliament
The prime minister will go to India and Indonesia in September and is predicted to go to the Cook Islands in November for the Pacific Islands Forum.
A extremely anticipated journey to Beijing by the prime minister later this yr can be on the playing cards.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
