Australia does not invite Russia, China to Avalon International Air Show
Australia has not invited Russian and Chinese military officials to Avalon International Air Show 2023 which began on Tuesday in southeast Australia, local media reported.
A week-long "AVALON 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition" started at Avalon International Airport, Victoria, and will continue till March 5.
Air chiefs and military officials from different countries arrived in Australia to participate in the event, however, Australia didn't invite Russia and China, ABC News reported.
“This year, there will be 56 international delegations represented at the Australian International Airshow Aerospace and Defence Exposition, including 22 chiefs of service,” the broadcaster quoted an unnamed spokesperson for Defense Department as saying.
“Defence (Department) did not invite representatives of the Chinese and Russian militaries to Avalon 2023," the official confirmed.
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