Strengthening ties with the UK

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom.

In London, the Prime Minister met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, to discuss defence and security cooperation, climate and energy transition, and trade and investment opportunities.

The Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the AUKUS partnership, which will expand security, create thousands of jobs in each nation and deliver significant industry and workforce benefits for all partners.

Leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and critical technologies, particularly across the defence sector.

Prime Minister Albanese joined Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir of Iceland at the Global Progress Action Summit. He had bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Spain and Canada while at the Summit.

The Prime Minister had an audience with His Majesty King Charles III at Balmoral Castle.

The Prime Minister spoke at the UK Labour Party Conference at the invitation of Prime Minister Starmer.

The Prime Minister will now travel home to Australia, stopping off in Abu Dhabi where he will meet with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and discuss the historic commencement of the landmark Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

"Our focus always when representing Australia overseas is how it can benefit Australians at home.

"As old friends, the UK and Australia are working together to realise new opportunities for Australians and the British people on both sides of the world.

"It is always a pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Starmer and reaffirm the strength of the Australia-United Kingdom relationship, including through the AUKUS partnership with the United States.

"It was an honour to be received by His Majesty The King at Balmoral Castle."