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President Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the APEC Summit, during a broader Asia trip that includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, amid ongoing tensions over new tariffs on China.
During a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, Trump had an awkward exchange with Australian ambassador Rudd, telling him 'I don’t like you either,' amid past criticisms and tensions, as Australia seeks to strengthen ties with the US on issues like the AUKUS pact and critical minerals.
Mexican President López Obrador assured US President Joe Biden during their bilateral meeting at the APEC Leaders' Summit that Mexico is committed to fighting illicit fentanyl by preventing the entry of precursor chemicals and the drug itself. The leaders discussed expanding law enforcement cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. They also addressed migration issues, with López Obrador acknowledging Biden's efforts to open legal pathways for migrants and Biden thanking López Obrador for his cooperation. The two countries' economic cooperation and trade relationship were also highlighted. Unresolved disputes over Mexico's energy policies and stance on genetically modified corn were not mentioned.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden would not be "smooth-sailing" and that both sides must work together to achieve results. Tensions between the two countries remain high, but they agreed to work towards a bilateral meeting at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in San Francisco. Wang emphasized the need to eliminate interference, overcome obstacles, enhance consensus, and accumulate results. Discussions also covered military, financial, technological, and cultural exchanges, as well as the crises in the Middle East and Ukraine.
President Biden and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine held a bilateral meeting, where they discussed the ongoing conflict with Russia. President Biden expressed unwavering support for Ukraine, condemning Russia's aggression and pledging to provide security assistance, including artillery, ammunition, anti-tank weapons, and Abrams tanks. The United States will also help strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and provide humanitarian aid. Both leaders emphasized the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the need for reforms to combat corruption and attract investment. President Zelenskyy thanked the American people for their support and announced agreements on future defense capabilities, strengthening Ukraine's defense, and expanding grain exports.
President Biden and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden held a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, discussing the strengthening of the US-Sweden relationship, Sweden's potential membership in NATO, and shared priorities such as addressing the climate crisis and supporting Ukraine. Both leaders expressed appreciation for each other's partnership and looked forward to further discussions.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally of thousands of overseas Indians in Sydney, Australia, as part of his first visit to the country since 2014. The event was aimed at boosting support for Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of next year's general election in India. Modi is known for his large-scale rallies during overseas trips, and has previously addressed packed stadiums in the UK and US. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also attended the event, and the two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss trade, investment, renewable energy, and defence and security cooperation.
About 170 Indian-origin people took a chartered flight from Melbourne to Sydney to attend an event of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, organized by the Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation (IADF) to celebrate Australia's diverse Indian community. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to attend the event with PM Modi later in the day, where they will discuss trade and investment, renewable energy, and defense and security cooperation at a bilateral meeting.