THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change
Monday, 28 September 2009
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MINISTER TO TRAVEL TO UNITED STATES
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, will
today travel to the United States for a series of meetings and engagements on
defence and climate change.
Australia and the United States have built a strong defence partnership
through close cooperation on areas of mutual interest.
Mr Combet has a series of engagements with defence officials from the
Obama Administration to discuss areas of mutual concern.
A key focus of the Minister’s visit will be to meet and discuss with US
Government officials and US industry cooperation on major defence programs
such as the Joint Strike Fighter and the Future Submarine.
Mr Combet will also hold discussions with key US defence officials in regards
to progressing the Australian – United States Defence Trade Cooperation
Treaty.
Australia and the United States also have a common interest in combating
climate change.
Mr Combet will also hold a roundtable and meetings with US officials and
industry on Australia’s response to climate change.
The Minister will be in the United States from 28 September to 6 October.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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