Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump came face-to-face in New York - and locked in plans for a formal meeting in Washington for October.

Albanese posted a photo of the pair to his Instagram and claimed it was good to chat with the US President as part of a welcome event for world leaders. 

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's 'crucial' for the leaders to have a meeting.

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Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump came face-to-face in New York - and locked in plans for a formal meeting in Washington for October.
Albanese posted a photo of the pair to his Instagram and claimed it was good to chat with the US President as part of a welcome event for world leaders.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's 'crucial' for the leaders to have a meeting.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Albanese and Trump meeting in New York

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