Washington DC, Oct. 21 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen the mutual ties, and better future for the two countries and the Indo-Pacific.

Albanese said that the two countries were a force for good in the world for more than a century.

In a post on X, he said, "Together, Australia and America have been a force for good in the world for more than a century. Tonight I met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as we strengthen our work together towards a better future for both our countries and the Indo-Pacific."

Earlier, Albanese on Monday (local time) hailed the landmark agreements worth billions signed with the US, aimed at strengthening cooperation ...