Albanese Lands in Washington, Pledges to Advance National Interest

Two-day official visit will focus on defence, trade, and regional security.
Albanese Lands in Washington, Pledges to Advance National Interest
(L-R) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Donald Trump. AAP Image/Dean Lewins, Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Washington D.C., vowing to put Australia’s national interest at the forefront of talks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a two-day official visit that will focus on defence, trade, and regional security.

Albanese touched down late Sunday night (Oct. 20 afternoon AEDT) at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after a 21-hour journey from Brisbane.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].