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Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles are in Washington, DC, for annual talks with their American counterparts, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

The talks are expected to focus on AUKUS, China’s increasing influence in the region, and the signing of the critical minerals agreement.

The meeting between the four leaders coincides with the US conducting a review of AUKUS, which endorses the pact but calls for adherence to deadlines.

Mr Rubio says the US’s relationship with Australia is still incredibly strong, while Mr Marles says Australia’s relationship with the US is the most important and must be further worked on over the next 12 months.