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Mike Pompeo arrives in Australia for bilateral talks

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has touched down in Australia ahead of the annual Australia-US ministerial meeting on Sunday.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan arrive at Sydney airport.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan arrive at Sydney airport. Source: Getty

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has landed in Sydney ahead of talks with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other key officials.

Mr Pompeo and newly appointed US Defense Secretary Mark Esper were greeted by US Ambassador to Australia Arthur Culvahouse and US Consul General in Sydney Sharon Hudson-Dean at Sydney Airport on Saturday evening.

The men are in town for the annual Australia-United States ministerial meeting on Sunday, where they will meet with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.

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