Scott Morrison leaves G7 summit insisting world leaders are noticing Australia
5 years, 7 months ago

Scott Morrison leaves G7 summit insisting world leaders are noticing Australia

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Scott Morrison declared he was the first Australian leader to be invited to the G7. Key points: Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson discussed a post-Brexit trade deal on the sidelines of the G7 summit The Australian PM expects a deal can be completed within a year of Brexit The two leaders also discussed forging closer ties on space matters after this year announcing the Australian Space Agency Technically, that's true but former prime minister Kevin Rudd also cruised the halls of the G8 in Japan in 2008. A meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a warm encounter with French President Emmanuel Macron, a so-called "pull-aside" with US President Donald Trump that lasted as long as some bilateral meetings. But Mr Morrison said Australia's is "match fit" to get one done in even less time. "People are noticing what Australia is doing and they want us to be part of what's happening at this level," Mr Morrison said.

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