Key events
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his opening address at the Quad summit in Delaware, USA to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to the regional grouping, describing it as a “key instrument to promote stability in our region” saying that “a stronger Quad means a stronger Australia.”
Together, our four nations are committed to an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, and we have a shared vision for a region that is governed by accepted rules and norms where all countries can cooperate, trade, and thrive.
The PM – who was introduced by US President Joe Biden as “Anthony” – said cooperation will “ensure that in our region, all nations – big and small – have their sovereignty respected and can secure their own future.”
That means delivering a transparent, positive, and practical agenda that addresses regional economic and development challenges.
It means driving opportunity for our people and shared prosperity for our region.
The summit, which has now concluded, covered topics ranging from climate change, public health and regional security cooperation.
The PM also sounded a cautious not stressing that “dialogue” was essential to regional security.
Partnerships like Quad are crucial, providing us with an avenue to discuss shared responsibilities and goals, and strengthening the enduring relationships necessary for lasting stability.
The federal health minister, Mark Butler, will speak to ABC Insiders host David Speers on Sunday morning.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has also done the rounds, speaking to Sky News ahead of this week’s release of monthly inflation figures. Other Sky appearances included the communications minister, Michelle Rowland, and the shadow environment minister, Jonathon Duniam.
We will bring you all the latest as it happens.
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And welcome to another Sunday morning Guardian live blog.
Anthony Albanese is in Delaware this morning for the Quad summit, which hosted Australia, the US, Japan and India. The meeting was the fourth time the body has met, with leaders discussing international cooperation on regional security, public health and climate.
The prime minister spoke to reporters on Sunday morning to announce a series of initiatives among members of the Quad to improve monitoring of maritime waters and a program to allow Australian personnel to serve aboard coastguard ships of other nations.
I’m Royce Kurmelovs and I’ll be taking the blog through the day.
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