US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the near future. During an interaction with journalists as he departed the White House for a visit to the United Kingdom, Trump stated, “Your leader is coming over to see me very soon.” While he did not specify a date for the meeting, the timing aligns with Albanese’s upcoming trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which begins on September 22, 2025.
Prime Minister Albanese is expected to engage with various world leaders during the UNGA, with a meeting with Trump on the sidelines being a possibility. The Australian leader recently emphasized the importance of their ongoing dialogue, highlighting a productive phone call with Trump. In a message posted on social media, Albanese described their conversation as “really warm,” mentioning discussions on the bilateral trade and economic relationship, as well as shared security interests.
The two leaders have been in touch frequently, with this upcoming meeting being their fifth interaction. In a previous call, Trump praised Albanese as a “good man.” This engagement follows a planned face-to-face meeting that was scheduled for the G7 Summit in Canada in June, which had to be cancelled when Trump returned to the United States early due to the escalating tensions related to the Iran-Israel conflict.
As the UNGA approaches, the anticipation for a direct dialogue between these two leaders underscores the growing importance of the US-Australia relationship, particularly in areas such as critical minerals and security cooperation.
