Australian PM Anthony Albanese to visit India to participate in G20 Leaders' Summit

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Anthony Albanese has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G20 summit to be held in New Delhi next month Albanese will be among leaders of G-20 nations who are scheduled to attend the G-20 summit under India's presidency in New Delhi this September. The G20 is the world's preeminent forum for global economic cooperation. Leaders will focus on navigating the global economy back to strong, sustainable and resilient growth, according to a statement by the Australian PM's office.

«Deepening Australia's engagement with Southeast Asia is a key priority for my Government. Our futures are intertwined — so it's essential that we work together to achieve a peaceful, stable and prosperous region,» a press statement from the Australian Prime Minister's office said quoting Albanese. «It is more important than ever that Australia works closely with international partners, including through multilateral economic forums like the G20, to address shared challenges and opportunities,» Albanese said.

«Australia is invested in and committed to the Indo-Pacific to enhance growth and prosperity, stability and respect for sovereignty and lasting peace,» he said. Albanese said that Australia is proud to be hosting a Special Summit to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relations in 2024. «I look forward to welcoming ASEAN leaders to Australia in March next year,» he said.