Prime Minister ‍Anthony Albanese will travel to Washington D.C. next month for a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, ‌according ⁢to a confirmation from the White House reported by the Australian broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 20th. A White​ House official verified the date.

This visit will be a dedicated trip to Washington, separate from the typical “summit season” – the period⁢ at the ‍end of​ the year characterized by a series of international summits and gatherings.

The announcement follows several ⁤months of inquiry regarding a potential meeting between ⁤the two leaders, as no formal engagement has occurred as President Trump’s inauguration​ in January.

Previously, a meeting ‍was planned on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada in June. However, President⁣ Trump curtailed​ his participation ​in the G7 to return to the United States due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

Prior to departing Australia, Prime Minister Albanese’s office indicated to journalists that a‌ meeting during the current United Nations⁤ General Assembly in New York was ‌not anticipated, but expressed confidence that a meeting would be arranged at a ⁤later date.