The Hon Richard Marles MP
5 Dec 25
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The Hon Richard Marles MP
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24 August 2025
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will travel to the United States this week.
In Washington DC, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and other senior Administration officials.
The Deputy Prime Minister will also participate in several defence industry engagements.
The Alliance between Australia and the United States is built on an enduring foundation of trust, a long record of collaboration, and a shared vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo Pacific.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles:
“I was pleased to speak with Secretary Hegseth at the Shangri La Dialogue in May, and welcome the opportunity in Washington to build on our valuable discussions of shared defence and security matters.
“Given the shared challenges we face in our region, I look forward to reaffirming our commitment to the Alliance and advancing our strong partnership.”
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