British and Australian ministers demonstrate determination for defense partnership

The British and Australian governments reaffirm their commitment to a defense pact with the USA. At a meeting scheduled for Monday, the participants intend to demonstrate their intention to maintain cooperation, as concerns exist regarding the stance of the designated US President Donald Trump on the agreement. In London, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defense Secretary John Healey will welcome their Australian counterparts as part of the annual summit known as AUKMIN. Although this meeting was planned long before the US elections last month, both nations want to emphasize the importance and continuity of the so-called Aukus agreement—a partnership that derives its name from the initials of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.