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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has highlighted the nation’s strategy to broaden its international alliances, while notably addressing the unpredictability associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“We recognize that relations with the U.S. under President Trump presented certain unpredictabilities,” Wong stated during an interview with Today.
She elaborated on Australia’s approach, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with the U.S. while simultaneously expanding its partnerships. “We are actively engaging with Southeast Asia, the Pacific, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union,” she said.
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick to express support for the U.S. and Israel following their joint military operation on February 28, which resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
Albanese dismissed concerns regarding potential breaches of international law, asserting that such issues are for the U.S. to address, not Australia.
Albanese confirmed he signed off on keeping the aircraft in the region for “a period of time” this morning, but reiterated that Australia was not involved in the Middle East in any offensive capacity.
Since his initial support, Albanese and his government have appeared to change their tone.
Albanese said the war’s original objectives had been met as Trump considered sending troops to the ground in Iran.
This week, he questioned what the current war objectives were and called for a de-escalation.
“I think it’s very clear that any further escalation needs to be outlined, what the objective is,” he said on Tuesday.
“Open the F—–‘ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” he said in a Truth Social post.
Wong said no one should threaten the destruction of a civilisation.
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