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U.S., Australia Mark 40th AUSMIN, Officials Stress Indo‑Pacific Security

US Department of State · December 12, 2025

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The State Department summary said Secretary Rubio and White House official Pete Hegseth welcomed Australian partners for the 40th AUSMIN consultations, emphasizing shared commitments to regional security and prosperity in the Indo‑Pacific.

Unidentified Speaker said Secretary Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth welcomed Australian partners for the 40th AUSMIN (Australia–United States Ministerial Consultations), underscoring a shared commitment to security and prosperity in the Indo‑Pacific.

The speaker described the consultations as reaffirming bilateral cooperation on defense and regional stability, saying the United States is dedicated "to the security and prosperity of both our nations as well as a free, secure, and prosperous Indo‑Pacific." No specific policy decisions, new funding amounts or operational details were provided in the summary.

The remarks were presented as part of a broader weekly recap and did not include quotations from Australian officials or detailed schedules of the AUSMIN meetings. The State Department summary did not specify follow-up actions, timelines, or any approvals requiring congressional or allied coordination.