Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had a warm and engaging meeting with outgoing US President Joe Biden at his personal home in Delaware. The meeting took place ahead of a summit focusing on strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. However, earlier in the day, Albanese faced criticism for his misguided claims about the US economy. Despite the gaffe, the meeting between Albanese and Biden was described as a discussion between allies and friends. The leaders exchanged gifts and discussed various topics, including defence and security cooperation, economic issues, climate action, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.