He rejected analysis that the closer military ties between Australia and the
United States, Australia’s most important security ally, are a response to
the growing military assertiveness of China, Australia’s most important
trading partner.
“We don’t see China or India as a threat,” he said. “There is
nothing inconsistent with our relationship with China and our long-standing,
successful alliance with the United States.”
US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich told the welcoming ceremony that the
Asia-Pacific region was the “most dynamic area in the world.”
“This is the fastest growing economic area and also the one that is
enduring the greatest demographic change and we want to make sure that it
continues to be a peaceful, prosperous and stable area,” he said.
“The way that we accomplish that is by ensuring that trade routes are
open and that we’re prepared for any issue that could come up,” he
added.
Source: agencies
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