Speaking in Washington, where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, the foreign minister said Beijing would top the agenda in talks with the new administration.

U.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India,

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized the Quads strong commitment to Indo-Pacific cooperation after meeting her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington. She highlighted the significance of the

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who is in Washington for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the USA, said she is pleased with the invitation extended to Quad Foreign Ministers by the incoming Trump administration.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington and said the invitation for Quad foreign ministers to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration showed an "iron-clad commitment" to close cooperation in the Indo Pacific region.

Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, has expressed happiness over the invitation extended to Foreign Ministers of India, US, Australia and Japan for inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump and stressed that it demonstrates "collective commitment of all nations to Quad",

Foreign Minister Penny Wong revealed ahead of the inauguration that Ambassador Kevin Rudd was granted a quick meeting at Trump’s Florida golf course.

Penny Wong, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended meetings in Washington, DC, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among Quad countries during Donald Trump's inauguration. She highlighted the strong alliance between Australia and the US and expressed eagerness to work with new US leadership for economic and security benefits.

Penny Wong will hold early meetings with top Trump officials after the US president-elect took the unusual step of inviting foreign dignitaries to his inauguration.

US President-elect Donald Trump has invited foreign minister Penny Wong and US ambassador Kevin Rudd to attend his inauguration day. Senator Wong confirmed she and Mr Rudd will attend Trump’s ceremony - which will air early Tuesday morning in Australia - as well as confirming meetings with a number of key personnel in the US.

The Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio - expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state - meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia,

Penny Wong confirms she is going to President-elect ... members of the Trump administration including secretary of state Marco Rubio. “I look forward to discussing how we can advance the ...