Albanese meets Trump at UN General Assembly reception in New York

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night at a welcome reception for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, marking their first in-person encounter since Trump was re-elected last year.

The event was held at the Lotte New York Palace hotel and drew attendees from more than 100 world leaders, underscoring the high-profile nature of the UN General Assembly gathering. Albanese and Trump were among the heads of state who exchanged greetings during the reception, though no formal joint statement was released immediately afterward.

There was no immediate public readout from the meeting, and officials did not provide further details at the venue. The encounter comes as the UN General Assembly week brings together leaders from around the world and highlights the ongoing U.S.-Australia alliance on issues ranging from regional security to economic ties.

Analysts will watch for any official statement from Canberra or Washington in the days ahead as both governments review the discussions and determine next steps during the UN meetings. With Trump back in the White House and Albanese leading Australia, the bilateral relationship remains a core component of each country’s foreign-policy posture in the Indo-Pacific region.