He will also discuss the implementation of a pathway for Australia to acquire conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines with representatives from the US administration and Congress.

“I am pleased Congress will consider the US administration’s draft legislative proposals, which are early necessary steps for the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines program,” Minister Conroy said.

“I look forward to continuing to work closely with both the administration and Congress to progress key alliance priorities including enhancing the two-way transfer of technology and information, and meaningful engagement in the Indo-Pacific.”

In Conroy’s first ministerial visit to India, he will attend the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi.

“I look forward to collaborating with G20 counterparts on contemporary international development challenges, particularly the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals,” Minister Conroy said.

“The Albanese government is a strong supporter of our multilateral institutions. The only way to address the world’s greatest development challenges is through collective solutions”.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.