Trump ‘Keen’ on Talks With Albanese, Says Wong, But No Date Set

Returning to Washington, Penny Wong says momentum is building towards a meeting with Trump.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the State Department in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2025. Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Trump administration is eager to lock in a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, though no date has been confirmed.

Her remarks come amid ongoing criticism from the Opposition over the delay in securing direct talks with the U.S. president.