In his first public remarks since the re-election of Donald Trump, Kevin Rudd says he is 'ready' to work with the incoming administration despite his previous critical comments.
Kevin Rudd says his embassy team is ready to work with the incoming Trump administration.Australia's ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd has declared that his team is "ready" to deal with the incoming Trump administration, telling a conference in Sydney he's been working hard to prepare for the president-elect's return to the White House.
"The team here at the embassy and the government of Australia are ready to work closely with the new Trump administration to continue to realise the benefits of what is a very strong economic and security partnership."Mr Rudd also spruiked the economic and industrial benefits of AUKUS, in a clear pitch to the incoming administration and Mr Trump.
"This will represent large-scale purchases from American industry. That's a significant defence deal," he said. "It strengthens all three countries' ability to deter threats, and it grows the Defense Industrial Base and creates jobs in all three countries."Peter Dutton has toughened his language about Kevin Rudd's appointment as Australia's ambassador to the US, after a top Trump aide appeared to suggest his time in the role was coming to an end.
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