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Australia and UK strengthen defence ties

Published 21 March 2024, 7:04 am
Two of Britain's most senior cabinet ministers have arrived in Australia to cement defence ties and solidify details on the AUKUS submarine deal. The high-level engagement is designed to counter Beijing's influence in the region, and comes as China's foreign minister concludes his own visit to Australia.
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