US, Australia to Discuss Pacific Infrastructure, China at Official State Visit

President Biden and Mr. Albanese are expected to make major announcements on Oct. 25 and hold an official state dinner.

Jodie Haydon, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden pose for photos after the arrival of Mr. Albanese on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Oct. 24, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold official talks on Oct. 25 to further enhance U.S. relations with Australia, a key partner for countering an increasingly aggressive Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region.

As Beijing continues to expand its influence in the Pacific, U.S. and Australia are expected to make a submarine cable project announcement and two maritime infrastructure announcements relevant to the Pacific Islands.