Gives ‘some hope': Marco Rubio expresses regret over cancelled Trump-Albanese meeting
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell claims this will give the Albanese government 'some hope'.
'That would give the Australian administration some hope and the perception back here at home that there is hope that there'll be a meeting soon,' Mr Clennell said.
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