A security pact between the European Union and Australia would lead to a more stable Indo-Pacific region as critical trade talks continue, Germany's ambassador to Australia says.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect of a formal defence agreement between the trading bloc and Australia during one-on-one talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Rome.
Mr Albanese said Australia would consider the proposal, but noted a similar agreement was already in place with other European countries such as Germany.
