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U.S., Australian Officials Brief News Media

  • Defense.gov
  • Aug. 6, 2024 | 41:24

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles hold a press conference in Annapolis, Md., following the 34th Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations.