Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to the United States from 19 to 21 October for an official visit hosted by President Donald J. Trump in Washington DC.

Australia and the United States are the strongest of allies and closest of friends. Our unique relationship is underpinned by a shared vision for peace and security, close economic connections and deep personal ties between our two nations.

The visit will be an opportunity to deepen these ties, including on trade and investment, defence cooperation and AUKUS, as well as the shared goal of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, Madeleine King, and Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, Tim Ayres will join elements of the Prime Minister’s program.

The visit will be Prime Minister Albanese’s seventh to the United States as Prime Minister.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will be Acting Prime Minister from Prime Minister Albanese’s departure through 7pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 21 October.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will be Acting Prime Minister from 7pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 21 October through Prime Minister Albanese’s return.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

“Australia and the United States have stood shoulder-to-shoulder in every major conflict for over a century.

“I look forward to a positive and constructive meeting with President Trump at the White House.

“Our meeting is an important opportunity to consolidate and strengthen the Australia-United States relationship.”