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United States and Australia to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation on ballistic missile defense.
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 07:06 AM | |||
United States and Australia to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation on ballistic missile defense. | |||
Defense
Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomed Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott at
the Pentagon this morning with a full-honors ceremony followed by what
Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby called a productive
discussion on future defense cooperation between the United States and
Australia. |
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, walks with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott after hosting a full-honors ceremony to welcome him to the Pentagon, June 13, 2014. |
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In
a statement summarizing the meeting, Kirby said Abbott conveyed his deep
commitment to the U.S.-Australia alliance. |
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