Anthony Albanese has welcomed Barack Obama to Sydney after the former US president touched down to begin his Australian speaking tour.
The Prime Minister hosted Mr Obama at Kirribilli House on Monday morning, where the two leaders posed for photographs grinning and holding black umbrellas against a backdrop of a rainy Sydney Harbour.
“Honoured to welcome President Barack Obama to Sydney,” Mr Albanese said on Twitter.
The 44th president of the United States and his wife Michelle landed in Sydney overnight after travelling via private jet.
Mr Obama has speaking events in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday and Wednesday evening respectively.
He will discuss global challenges with moderator and former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop.
The Growth Faculty, which organised the tour, has said on its website Mr Obama and Ms Bishop will discuss “strength in leadership” and “explore techniques for navigating an unpredictable future”.
“In times of great challenge and change, President Obama’s leadership ushered in a stronger economy, a more equal society, a nation more secure at home and more respected around the world,” the event description reads.
The price of the tickets ranged from $195 for a standard seat to nearly $900 for a “platinum” booking.
Four Australian prime ministers came and went during Mr Obama’s time in office between 2009 and 2017.
These were Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull.
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