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Aukus deal ‘on course’ amid new US administration, deputy PM says
Moving to the US, Richard Marles was asked about Donald Trump’s inauguration – which will occur tomorrow morning, Australian time. Marles outlined Australia’s relationship with the incoming administration as follows:
The alliance between Australia and America is our most important relationship that is really the cornerstone of both our foreign policy and our national security, and we have a lot of equities in the relationship, and we’re very excited about being able to pursue them with the Trump administration.
All the indications are there that this will continue under the Trump administration … All the agreements that we’ve asked to be signed and steps to be taken are being taken. Aukus is happening, and it is on course.
We’ve seen temporary ceasefires in the past, but I do think that there is an opportunity in what has been announced for this to be the beginning of a new chapter. I think the world has to hope and lend its voice [to apply] international pressure towards that outcome, and we will certainly be a part of that.
