Former US president Barack Obama has met the prime minister and taken a sandy stroll after arriving in Australia.
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Six years after he finished his presidency, Barack Obama has shown he can still draw a crowd as he toured Sydney hotspots on Monday.
Mr Obama strolled Collins Beach in Manly with ambassador Caroline Kennedy, had lunch at Balmoral and even managed to fit in a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Kirribilli.
"I had a very positive meeting with (former) president Obama this morning in Sydney, talking about the global economy and what was occurring," Mr Albanese said.
"The Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as the supply side constraints when it comes to the pandemic, have meant that there is upward pressure on energy prices. That's something that we have engaged to deal with."
Mr Obama will speak in Sydney and Melbourne this week alongside former foreign minister and ANU chancellor Julie Bishop, who will moderate the discussion on leadership and global politics.
Australian Associated Press
