CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
President von der Leyen.
My friend.
On behalf of the people of Australia, it is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you and your delegation to our National Parliament.
You will shortly become one of only a handful of international leaders to have addressed our Parliament, adding your name to short list that, among others, includes President Obama, Prime Minister Modi, President Widodo, President Xi and Prime Minister Abe.
Crucially, you are about to make history as the first woman international leader to address this Parliament, an honour that will be forever yours.
Your visit is a defining moment in our bilateral relationship.
The Aust...