Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump met a reception for world leaders hosted by the US president on Tuesday night in New York, hours after they locked in a commitment to hold a formal meeting in Washington DC next month.

The Australian prime minister and Trump came face-to-face after Albanese arrived at the US president’s welcome reception for world leaders attending the UN general assembly on Wednesday (AEST).

Albanese posted a photo of the pair to his Instagram just before 3am New York time, with the caption: “Good to chat with President Donald Trump at US welcome reception for world leaders attending United Nations General Assembly hosted by @potus and @flotus 🇦🇺🇺🇸.”

Earlier, the White House confirmed the pair’s meeting had been set for 20 October. It will be the third time in s

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