US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Australian Minister for Defence Robert Hill hold a joint press briefing at the Pentagon in January 2002 on the war against terrorism
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Together, we work to strengthen our alliance with the United States and shape US strategic thinking. Australia’s relationship with the United States is one of our most important strategic assets. Its preservation and development are among our highest strategic priorities.
Through the work of the Australian Defence Staff in Washington DC, Australia maximises training and exercise opportunities with the United States, ensures access to the best technology and improves the interoperability and integration of Australia and US forces.
Our efforts ensure that both Australia and the United States continue to benefit from the alliance. For Australia, continued US engagement supports the development of our defence capabilities and plays a critical role in maintaining strategic stability in the Asia Pacific region as a whole. For the United States, Australia is a key ally in regional security efforts. Moreover, Australia remains a significant contributor to coalitions, which the United States recognises an an increasingly important benefit as the war against terrorism progresses.
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