US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside Secretary Pete Hegseth, welcomed Australia’s Foreign Minister and Defence Deputy PM for a major ministerial meeting in Washington. Rubio highlighted Australia as the only ally that has fought with the US in every major conflict for the last four to five decades, calling the partnership “incredibly strong.” The talks reaffirmed full momentum behind AUKUS, expanded cooperation after the Prime Minister’s October visit, and a continued commitment to regional frameworks such as the Quad with Japan and India.<br /><br />#AUKUS #MarcoRubio #USAustralia
