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Foreign Minister Penny Wong invited to US Presidential Inauguration

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Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, is preparing for key talks in Washington in a move to fortify the country's relationship with the incoming president. The Trump administration has invited the foreign ministers of the QUAD nations to attend the presidential inauguration. However, last minute switches to a smaller venue may curtail the number of diplomatic representation.
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