URGENT UPDATE: US President Donald Trump has just confirmed that he will meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “very soon,” igniting speculation about a potential discussion on key issues ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled to begin on September 22, 2025.
While speaking to reporters outside the White House during his departure for the United Kingdom, Trump stated, “Your leader is coming over to see me very soon.” The exact timing of the meeting remains unclear, but it is anticipated that Albanese will travel to New York in the coming days for the UNGA, where a sideline meeting with Trump is considered a distinct possibility.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Albanese took to social media to describe his recent discussions with Trump as “warm and constructive.” He emphasized their shared interests in trade and economic growth, particularly in critical minerals, as well as the vital US-Australia security interests. Albanese tweeted, “Tonight I had another warm and constructive conversation with President @realDonaldTrump. We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for growth including critical minerals.”
This upcoming meeting comes after the two leaders held their fourth one-on-one phone call earlier this month, during which Trump praised Albanese as a “good man.” The anticipation surrounding their face-to-face interaction is heightened by a previously planned meeting at the G7 summit in Canada in June that was canceled when Trump returned to the US early due to escalating tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict.
As the UNGA approaches, all eyes will be on this pivotal meeting between Trump and Albanese. The dialogue between the two leaders is expected to address pressing global issues, including trade relations and security collaboration, which directly impact both nations.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops, and watch for the latest insights from their anticipated meeting. As global leaders gather in New York, the implications of their discussions could resonate well beyond the immediate political landscape, affecting both countries and their international partnerships.
