FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison meets Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (not pictured) for bilateral talks during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 26, 2019. Neil Hall/Pool via Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to welcome Australia's prime minister on Friday in only the second state visit of his administration, signalling the close bond between the two allies as Washington takes on Beijing and Tehran.
Trump and Scott Morrison are expected to discuss security and trade, as China's increasing assertiveness, especially in the energy-rich South China Sea, has raised concerns within the region and the United States.
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