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The discussions underscored a mutual commitment to deepen collaboration across various domains. Among the top agenda items was Orcus, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing military and technological cooperation between Australia and the UK. Both nations recognize the importance of strengthening their bilateral ties to address shared security interests and promote stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The ministers explored avenues to bolster joint defense capabilities and consider how their combined efforts can advance regional security objectives. This includes potential joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and collaborative development of defense technology.