Journey to United States | Defence Ministers

Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil, will journey to the United States this week to symbolize the Albanese Government on the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD).

Held yearly since 1993, the AALD brings collectively senior Australian and American leaders to alternate views on key coverage points, together with economics and commerce, safety and defence, overseas coverage, innovation and know-how, power and local weather, well being, cybersecurity, and rising world challenges.

The AALD gives an vital alternative to strengthen collaboration on main defence and nationwide safety initiatives, whereas guaranteeing Australia’s strategic views and coverage priorities are clearly communicated as a part of our bilateral engagement with the United States.

During his go to, Assistant Minister Khalil will even meet with US Administration officers, and political leaders at each a state and federal stage to debate alternatives to deepen cooperation between Australia and the United States.

Australia’s Alliance with the US is prime to our nationwide safety and we’re working collectively to develop our defence and safety partnership, together with by way of AUKUS, handle shared strategic challenges and strengthen regional stability.

Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil:

“Held yearly since 1993, the Australian American Leadership Dialogue is a vital discussion board for advancing cooperation between Australia and the United States on the problems that matter most to our shared safety and prosperity.

“The Australia–United States Alliance, now in its seventy fifth 12 months, is constructed on belief, shared values and a long time of cooperation in assist of a peaceable, secure and affluent Indo-Pacific.

“As we confront an more and more complicated strategic setting, engagement with our American companions is important to our alliance.

“AUKUS remains a central pillar of our defence and strategic cooperation, and this week’s discussions will help ensure continued alignment on this vital program.”