Quad Summit: 'If you fall asleep while you're here, it's OK', Biden tells new Aus PM Albanese; know why
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Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took office a few hours before making a long flight to attend the Quad summit in Tokyo.
New Delhi: Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was warmly welcomed by the Quad leaders at his first summit in Tokyo on Tuesday, a day after he assumed office, with US President Joe Biden joking and saying "even if you fall asleep while you're here, it's OK." Albanese, 59, was sworn in at a brief ceremony lasting in Government House, Canberra on Monday.
Australia's new Prime Minister took office a few hours before making a long flight to attend the Quad summit in Tokyo. He was sitting together with the world leaders, talking about climate change, and the challenges faced by the Indo-pacific region.
The Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprises India, the US, Japan and Australia.
Biden expressed admiration that Albanese made the long flight right after winning his election as prime minister.
"I welcome you to your first Quad meeting," said Biden.
