Anthony Albanese’s partner Jodie Haydon made a slight blunder while being welcomed by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
The two power couples were posing for photographers on the South Portico of the White House on Tuesday evening Washington DC time when Ms Haydon chose to stand next to Dr Biden rather than her partner Mr Albanese.
The pomp-filled trip comes as Washington looks to reinforce its ties with longtime ally Australia as part of a broader strategy to counter Beijing in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr Albanese is meanwhile seeking to keep President Biden focused on Australia’s neighbourhood while the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine conflicts rage on the other side of the world.
Washington has been boosting its ties with Australia in recent years. “It’s very important that we remain focused on the Indo Pacific region,” the Australian premier told a news conference on Sunday, using the allies’ term for the Asia-Pacific region. President Biden invited Mr Albanese after the US president was forced to cancel. Picture: Brendan Smialowski / AFP
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