Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Australian Prime Minister Barnes announced on the 13th that Australia's Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, will end his term at the end of March this year, a year earlier than expected.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, Barnes expressed his gratitude to Rudd for his contributions over the past three years and stated that ending his term early was Rudd's personal decision. The selection of Australia's new Ambassador to the United States will be announced in due course.
The report states that Rudd will return to the Asia Society after stepping down as ambassador. Rudd served as president of the Asia Society from 2021 to 2023.
Previously, it was reported that US President Trump was dissatisfied with Rudd's past harsh criticisms of him and had publicly stated that he "didn't like" Rudd.
When asked by reporters whether the Trump administration had hinted at Rudd's potential departure, Barnes denied this claim. (End)
