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Sept. 15, 2021
Long-Term U.S., Australian Relationship Will Ensure Free, Open Indo-Pacific Region

Despite continued Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, the long-standing relationship between the United States and Australia is expected to enhance stability, security and freedom in the region for all nations with an interest in the Pacific.
Sept. 15, 2021
Australian, U.S. Defense Leaders Discuss Future of Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton for his country's steadfast support and said the two nations must work even more closely together for the future.
Sept. 10, 2021
Austin Says Philippines Is Vital Ally With Shared Goals

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana at the Pentagon.
Sept. 9, 2021
Austin Says Gulf State Responses Highlight Benefits of Allies, Partners

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognized the vital contribution of Arabian Gulf allies, saying their aid enabled the evacuation of 124,000 people from Afghanistan.
Sept. 7, 2021
U.S. Military Capabilities, Capacity, Alliance Network Made Kabul Evacuation Possible

No other military in the world could do what the U.S. military accomplished in evacuating 124,000 people — Americans, Afghans and third country personnel — from Kabul, a senior defense official said.
Sept. 7, 2021
Austin, Blinken Thank Qatari People for Support in Afghan Evacuation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Qatari leaders to thank them for their help in evacuating Afghans from Kabul, saying ''at a critical and historic moment Qatar went above and beyond, and your generosity helped to save thousands of lives.''
Sept. 3, 2021
U.S., Italian Leaders Discuss Range of Issues During Pentagon Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini discussed the evacuation effort from Afghanistan, strategies for the Middle East and Africa, and other topics.
Aug. 31, 2021
U.S., Ukraine Leaders Discuss Strategic Partnership During Pentagon Meeting

The United States will continue to urge Russia to end its illegal occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and looks to strengthen bonds with Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Aug. 19, 2021
U.S., Qatari Defense Leaders Discuss Afghanistan, Other Issues at Pentagon Meeting

U.S. and Qatari defense leaders discussed events in Afghanistan as well as a wide range of issues in the Middle East during Pentagon meetings.
Aug. 5, 2021
Palauan President, Austin Discuss Indo-Pacific Security Concerns

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon to discuss ways to strengthen the ties between the two nations to provide for a secure and free Indo-Pacific.