Overview

• Both leaders have signalled they will see each other in New York, but no formal Australia–US sit-down has been confirmed.
• Anthony Albanese said he would “wait and see” on a meeting and plans to attend a reception hosted by President Trump.
• Trump said he expects to meet “probably 20” world leaders during UN week without naming who will get time.
• Albanese’s top agenda item is the AUKUS security and submarines partnership, which is under review at the Pentagon.
• Australia joined the UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestine, and 145 countries backed Palestinian virtual participation at UN events after the US denied visas.