US President Joe Biden and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga meet at the White House
The two leaders pledged to work with India and Australia to strengthen the Quad to build a free, open, accessible, diverse and thriving Indo-Pacific.
It was Biden s first face-to-face talks with a foreign leader as president.
Washington: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga have pledged to work with India and Australia to strengthen the Quad to build a free, open, accessible, diverse and thriving Indo-Pacific, as the two leaders discussed the impact of China s actions on peace and prosperity in the region.
The Japanese leader dismissed speculation his government was considering delaying or canceling the games, with fewer than 100 days remaining before their scheduled start.
Australia supporting Papua New Guinea s COVID-19 response
Media release
17 Mar 2021
Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women, Acting Minister for Defence, Minister for Health and Aged Care, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for International Development and the Pacific
Australia is working with Papua New Guinea to support the Government’s response to a concerning spike in COVID-19 cases to help save lives and support our closest Pacific neighbour’s health system.
By helping Papua New Guinea, we are not only helping our Pacific family, we are keeping our nation and our people safe.
The Australian Government has agreed to a request for assistance and will partner with Papua New Guinea on a comprehensive support package to help it respond to the crisis.
Supporting Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 response
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The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care
The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Home Affairs
Senator the Hon. Zed Seselja, Minister for International Development and the Pacific
Australia is working with Papua New Guinea to support the Government s response to a concerning spike in COVID-19 cases to help save lives and support our closest Pacific neighbour s health system.
By helping Papua New Guinea, we are not only helping our Pacific family, we are keeping our nation and our people safe.
The Australian Government has agreed to a request for assistance and will partner with Papua New Guinea on a comprehensive support package to help it respond to the crisis.