Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be the second foreign leader honored with a rare state visit to the White House since Pres. Trump took office.
President Donald Trump has used the Rose Garden at the White House for major policy announcements, Medal of Honor ceremonies, impromptu press conferences and as a backdrop for Twitter videos, but on Friday the first lady will steal it for an evening of al fresco dining in honor of Australia.
On a briefing call, the White House said the visit is meant to highlight the “breadth and depth” of the United States’ relationship with Australia, and their economic and security cooperation – specifically in regard to North Korea and Iran, as Australia recently announced their participation in joint patrols with the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.
Morrison also plans to travel to Wapakoneta, Ohio, on Sunday to tour an Australian-owned plant with Trump.“Scott, he is fantastic,” Trump said after their meeting.
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