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16 Jun

Gifts, Gratitude, and Global Ties: Albanese and Carney Meet Ahead of G7 Summit

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a warm and symbolic display of diplomatic camaraderie, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary ahead of the G7 Summit in Alberta, breaking from strict protocol to underscore the close bond between the two countries. The meeting comes as world leaders converge on Alberta for the G7 Summit, running from June 15 to 17, with key discussions on global security, climate resilience, and economic cooperation on the agenda. Symbolic Gifts Reflect Shared Heritage The leaders began their meeting with a handshake on the tarmac beside Albanese’s slate-blue RAAF jet,…

13 Jun

Albanese Defends AUKUS Pact Amid Trump-Era Review; All Eyes on G7 Meeting

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Ottawa, June 13, 2025 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed his government’s full commitment to the AUKUS security alliance just days before the G7 Summit in Canada, brushing aside speculation around the Trump administration’s review of the trilateral pact. Speaking during his stopover in Suva en route to the summit, Albanese called the U.S. review a “routine step” taken by new administrations and reaffirmed that “AUKUS is here to stay.”The renewed scrutiny under President Donald Trump’s second term has raised concerns about whether the U.S. will fully back the pact, which promises Australia nuclear-powered submarines as part of a…

03 May

PM Modi Congratulates Albanese on Re-election as Australian Prime Minister

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New Delhi, May 3, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his congratulations to Anthony Albanese for securing a second consecutive three-year term as the Prime Minister of Australia.In a post on X, Modi praised Albanese’s leadership, saying the victory reflects the strong trust the Australian people have placed in him. Modi expressed confidence that under Albanese’s continued leadership, the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership would further deepen.The Prime Minister also reaffirmed his commitment to working together for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.“Congratulations @AlboMP on your resounding victory and re-election as Prime Minister of Australia! This…

10 Feb

Australia Seeks Exemption from Trump’s Steel and Aluminium Tariffs

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Canberra, February 10, 2025: The Australian government is pushing for an exemption from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that Australian exports play a crucial role in supporting American jobs and defence ties.Trade Minister Don Farrell emphasized that Australian steel and aluminium contribute to "thousands of good-paying American jobs" and are integral to the U.S.-Australia defence relationship. Australian officials have been engaged in diplomatic efforts for months, seeking a waiver similar to the one granted during Trump’s first term in 2018.Trump’s latest trade move, announced on Sunday, imposed a blanket 25%…