Australian prime minister refuses to attend NATO summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused to attend the NATO summit in Washington, Sky News Australia reports.

Australia will be represented at the summit by the country’s deputy prime minister and defense minister Richard Marles. Albanese plans to focus on domestic affairs.

Some officials condemned the Australian prime minister’s decision. They believe that the participation of the head of the country in the NATO summit is important, considering security issues in the world and the region.