British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Anthony Albanese on Saturday after his victory in the Australian parliamentary elections, saying he was "
looking forward
" to working with him.
“
Congratulations to Anthony Albanese on your election as Prime Minister of Australia
,” said the British Conservative leader in a statement sent by his services.
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"
Our countries have a long history and a bright future together
," said Boris Johnson.
He added that the UK and Australia were "
thriving, like-minded democracies
" working "
every day to make the world a better, safer, greener and more prosperous place
".
The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States signed an AUKUS security pact in September 2021 aimed at countering China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
The UK has also signed a post-Brexit trade deal with Australia.
"
As we reap the benefits of our free trade agreement, the AUKUS partnership and the unrivaled closeness between the British and Australian peoples, we do so knowing that the only distance that separates us is geography
," said the Prime Minister .
British minister.
Boris Johnson said he "
looks forward to working with Prime Minister Albanese in the weeks, months and years to come as, together, we tackle common challenges and demonstrate the importance of our shared values
".
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