The G-20 summit is officially underway in Japan with German Chancellor Angela Merkel flagging counter terrorism as an issue to be discussed.
Trade and the heightened tensions between between China and the United States are also likely to covered during the talks [[Fri and Sat]].
U-S President Donald Trump is starting his participation in the summit by meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has met President Donald Trump for a working dinner ahead of the G-20 summit in Japan.
The meeting was the first Mr Trump held upon his arrival in Osaka.
At the dinner, Mr Morrison emphasised the strength of the ties between Australia and the U-S.
Mr Trump says the U-S will always look after its allies, especially Australia.
