Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. The spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, stated that both officials praised the enduring U.S.-Australia Alliance, highlighting its significance to international security and prosperity, particularly in maintaining a stable Indo-Pacific region.
During their discussions, Secretary Rubio and Minister Wong emphasized the importance of continued security cooperation through AUKUS and bilateral defense initiatives. They also focused on enhancing collaboration in critical minerals and global supply chain security.
The two leaders concurred on leveraging the full potential of the U.S.-Australia Alliance to seize opportunities within the Indo-Pacific. They stressed working closely with other allies and partners in Southeast Asia and the Pacific to achieve these goals.
