A select group of world leaders have dined with United States President Donald Trump in South Korea, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

On the sidelines of the APEC summit, just seven were invited to the event at the Hilton Hotel. A large sign in the room declared it was a "special dinner in honour of President Donald J. Trump and state leaders".

Mr Albanese was seated next to Mr Trump and received a ringing endorsement.

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"We had a great meeting a week ago," the US president said, referencing Mr Albanese's trip to Washington last week .

"You've done a fantastic job and we're working together on ra

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