Batteries provide the spark for Albanese and Widodo
There was a low-key vibe but no lack of substance to this week’s trip with significant steps towards strengthening ties and preserving peace amid tensions with China and Russia.
Even when rubbing shoulders with world leaders, Anthony Albanese can still find the opportunity to drop a footy reference into the conversation.
As the Prime Minister and Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Taronga Zoo’s Sumatran tigers on Tuesday afternoon, Albanese quipped that these Tigers were faring much better than the NRL’s version after the team was thrashed by a modern era record 74-0 on the weekend.
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
