Incoming US Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio has voiced strong support for the AUKUS security pact, assuring Australia of continued US commitment to the agreement.
Incoming US President Donald Trump 's nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio , has signaled strong support for the AUKUS security pact , addressing months of speculation about the Trump administration's stance. While Trump himself has yet to publicly comment on the agreement, which involves Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines from the US, Rubio's affirmation during a US Senate committee hearing provides reassurance to the Australia n government.
Rubio characterized AUKUS as a 'blueprint' for US collaboration with partner nations in confronting global challenges, including technology, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and defense. He emphasized the pact's potential to achieve geopolitical and strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond through partnerships between two, three, or even more nations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed confidence that AUKUS would receive support, stating that there is broad backing across the US Congress and Senate. Australia's Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, welcomed Rubio's comments and expressed anticipation for working with the incoming Trump administration on foreign policy and national security challenges. Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to attend Trump's inauguration in Washington and meet with members of the new administration, further solidifying the diplomatic engagement between the two countries
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