Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil, will travel to the United States this week to represent the Albanese Government at the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD).
Held annually since 1993, the AALD brings together senior Australian and American leaders to exchange perspectives on key policy issues, including economics and trade, security and defence, foreign policy, innovation and technology, energy and climate, health, cybersecurity, and emerging global challenges.
The AALD provides an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration on major defence and national security initiatives, while ensuring Australia's strategic perspectives and policy priorities are clearly communicated as part of our bilateral engagement with the United States.
During his visit, Assistant Minister Khalil will also meet with US Administration officials, and political leaders at both a state and federal level to discuss opportunities to deepen cooperation between Australia and the United States.
Australia's Alliance with the US is fundamental to our national security and we are working together to grow our defence and security partnership, including through AUKUS, address shared strategic challenges and strengthen regional stability.
Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil:
"Held every year since 1993, the Australian American Leadership Dialogue is an important forum for advancing cooperation between Australia and the United States on the issues that matter most to our shared security and prosperity.
"The Australia-United States Alliance, now in its 75th year, is built on trust, shared values and decades of cooperation in support of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
"As we confront an increasingly complex strategic environment, engagement with our American partners is essential 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."
