Prime Minister Scott Morrison will head to the US to officially dine alongside President Donald Trump.
The prime minister's office has confirmed Mr Trump will play host at a state dinner at the White House for Mr Morrison, who says relations between Australia and the US are the strongest they have ever been.
It follows on from their meetings on the sidelines of the D-Day commemorations in the UK and the G20 summit earlier this year.
About the significance of this invitation we spoke to Professor Ahmed Shboul.
