WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull discussed the relations between the two countries and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, the White House said in a statement.
"Both leaders emphasized the enduring strength and closeness of the US-Australia relationship that is critical for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and globally," the statement said on Saturday.
The statement added that the conversation lasted for about 25 minutes.
On Saturday, Trump held a number of phone conversations with world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe among others.
