Media statements - Parliament House, Canberra
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Well, can I say that it is an honour to welcome Sanae to Australia, as we mark a truly special milestone. 50 years since our countries signed the historic Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. That Treaty was first championed by Prime Minister Whitlam in 1973 when he visited the historic capital city of Nara, sister city to Canberra and the home district of Sanae.



