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Albanese, Starmer Tighten UK–Australia Ties With AUKUS Pledge, Critical Minerals Push

The London stop reinforced alignment with the UK ahead of his Washington meeting next month.

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer listens to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, inside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, September 26, 2025. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via REUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, inside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, September 26, 2025. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via REUTERS

Overview

  • Downing Street said the leaders agreed to explore new cooperation on Australia’s critical minerals and defence technologies, reiterated their commitment to AUKUS, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, and noted their recent recognition of a Palestinian state.
  • Albanese said he remains confident AUKUS will proceed despite a formal review in the United States, citing consistently positive signals from U.S. officials.
  • The prime minister is set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on October 20, with the future of AUKUS flagged as a key agenda item.
  • Albanese joined like‑minded leaders at the Global Progress Action Summit in London to coordinate positions on Gaza, Ukraine and climate policy.
  • He declined to meet Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and warned against the rise of populist movements, while meeting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch; Deputy PM Richard Marles said the remarks would not damage U.S. ties.