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Gillard meets Obama [1]

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Date: 2010-11-13 17:00:00

US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Julia Gillard have pledged to put the world’s long-term safety and security first as troops are gradually withdrawn from Afghanistan and responsibility is handed over to Kabul.

Ms Gillard and Mr Obama held their first formal talks on Saturday, on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders summit in Yokohama.

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Yokohama. Credit: Reuters

The prime minister - who the president personally invited to visit the US next year - described the two nations as ‘‘great mates’’, while Mr Obama told reporters during a break in the talks that the US ‘‘does not have a closer or better ally than Australia’’.

‘‘We are grateful for all the work that we’ve done together,’’ Mr Obama said.

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