The head of the diplomatic and military departments of the United States and Australia will discuss issues related to Russia and Ukraine, during the meeting in the format of " two plus two ", said on the last working day of the week official authorized state Department John Kirby.

according to him, the meeting will take place October 13 in Boston. "The Ministers will discuss ways that countries are able to expand and deepen cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond - from the fight against "Islamic state" to the next steps associated with the implementation of the TRANS-Pacific partnership."

"The delegation is expected to consider the interaction and events in South-East Asia, North East Asia, in India, in the South China sea and the Pacific ocean, as well as international issues including the battle against crime, Afghanistan, Russian Federation and Ukraine," said Kirby.

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