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Anthony Albanese is speaking in Canberra after he held a “productive” and “substantial” call with Donald Trump. He said the pair spoke about a “number of global and regional issues”, including the conflict in the Middle East and recent developments in the Pacific.
Albanese said the pair spoke about the Aukus submarine deal, which “remains full steam ahead”.
We agreed it was a project that is and will continue to deliver benefits for the United States, for Australia, and for the United Kingdom.
I always put forward Australia’s national interest during these discussions.
