NSC hosts Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command

On 19 February, NSC welcomed Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), for a high-level discussion on shared strategic interests and challenges.

The conversation explored key regional security dynamics, including:

• the evolving Australia-US alliance and AUKUS;

• the current state of strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific; and

• the role of trilateral and minilateral partnerships, such as the Quad and the US-Australia-Japan trilateral dialogue.

We extend our sincere thanks to all participants for contributing to a productive and insightful dialogue.