Minister McLachlan and Secretary Cohen consult during a break at the Australia-U.S. Ministerial. Australian Minister of Defense Ian McLachlan (left) and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) consult during a break at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations in Sydney, Australia, on July 31, 1998. The meetings are being held to discuss regional and global issues and to further the alliance between the U.S. and Australia. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.04 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 596932-S-XMD70-470.jpg Photo Gallery