Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) opening statements

AUSMIN ministerial meeting (U.S. and Australian delegations) · December 8, 2025

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Opening welcome and alliance framing

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Secretary Rubio opened the meeting and welcomed Australian colleagues, calling the U.S.-Australia relationship "an incredibly strong alliance," noting Australia has fought alongside the U.S. across recent conflicts and saying the two countries should "continue to build on" the partnership.

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AUSMIN ministerial meeting in Washington where U.S. and Australian officials marked the 40th anniversary of AUSMIN, reaffirmed the bilateral alliance and discussed AUKUS, force posture changes in Australia, and a critical-minerals cooperation framework.

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