The prime minister says he discussed the case of Julian Assange with the US president during their Oval Office meeting this week – but he isn't demanding Joe Biden intervene in the Justice Department process.
The prime minister says he discussed the case of Julian Assange with the US president during their Oval Office meeting this week – but he isn't demanding Joe Biden intervene in the justice process.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed Julian Assange's case with Joe Biden but is not demanding intervention in the justice process
Assange has been held in London's high-security Belmarsh prison since 2019 – as the United States seeks his extradition over the release of classified documents in 2010.Washington to lobby members of Congress for the 52-year-old's release. Mr Albanese's highly-anticipated visit to Beijing is the first by an Australian prime minister in seven years.
"I think both China and the United States probably see Australia as playing a role. We are a middle power," Mr Albanese said.
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