Original article by Hans van Leeuwen
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 11 : 12-Jul-23

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the defence alliance’s leaders’ summit in Lithuania. Albo emphasised the federal government’s strong support for Ukraine, noting that despite Australia’s distance from Europe the invasion has had an impact on the nation’s inflation rate and its economy. Stoltenberg in turn said NATO is "extremely grateful" for Australia’s support, noting that what happens in Europe matters for the Indo-Pacific region. Albanese will participate in a special session on the Indo-Pacific region on Wednesday. Meanwhile, some media reports have suggested that major NATO member nations believe that Ukraine cannot be offered a pathway to full membership even when the war ends.

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