Albanese leaves climate talks to meet Trump at Asia summit
Prime Minister Albanese quit the UN climate summit in Turkey to fly to the Philippines for ASEAN meetings and likely meet Trump.
Albanese left COP31 climate talks in Turkey on Friday night and headed to the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines. Albanese is expected to discuss regional security and fuel supplies with Asian leaders.
Trump is confirmed to attend the summit on November 17. Brazil's president and Canada's prime minister will also attend.
Albanese could also meet members of the Quad, which includes the US, Japan and India. The move is the latest stop in an 11-day trip.
It will end at APEC talks in Shenzhen, China. At COP31, Albanese addressed the opening leaders' summit.
Albanese met Pacific nations and UK officials. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen stays behind.
Bowen leads Australia's negotiations.
- November 17
- Trump's ASEAN date
- 11 days
- Trip length
- Manila
- ASEAN location
- Shenzhen, China
- Trip destination
Why it mattersAustralia is prioritising Asian geopolitics and US relations over staying for the full climate negotiations.
AustraliaShapes Australia's standing on regional security, trade, and its position between the US and China.
