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AUSTRALIA: Biden And Albanese Joint Presser Shortly

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US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are shortly due to deliver a joint press conference as the later continues his White House State Visit.

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  • Albanese's visit is likely to be dominated by discussion on AUKUS, the trilateral alliance with the UK which will deliver Australia a fleet of nuclear powered, conventionally armed, submarines.
  • Albanese noted ahead of the trip that he plans to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for Congressional approval for the sale of submarines under the terms of AUKUS.
  • Albanese and Biden are expected to announce a package of deliverables, including advanced tech cooperation, an agreement on critical mineral supply chains, and an agreement which will allow US firms to launch space operations from Australia.
  • President Biden and Prime Minister Albanese will also discuss enhanced defense cooperation and a new trilateral defence agreement with Japan.
  • The two leaders will also discuss Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific, and according to an administration official, "share notes and compare details."

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