Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accepted the invitation to attend this year’s NATO leaders’ summit after reports that he would skip the event.
A spokesperson for the prime minister’s office said Australia “shared a commitment to supporting democracy, peace and security, and upholding the rule of law” with NATO nations.
“The prime minister’s attendance at this year’s NATO leaders’ summit will be an important opportunity to reinforce Australia’s support for these global norms, demonstrate solidarity in response to Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine, and advocate for Australia’s economic, climate and trade agenda,” the spokesperson said….