PM Anthony Albanese commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Cowra POW escape, emphasizing friendship between Australia and Japan.

PM Anthony Albanese visited Cowra to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the largest WWII POW escape, where 1,100 Japanese prisoners attempted to breakout in 1944, resulting in 4 Australian soldier deaths and 234 Japanese prisoner losses. Albanese emphasized remembering the past, fostering friendship between Australia and Japan, and the economic benefits and improved relations since. This marks the third visit by a sitting PM to Cowra since 1960.

August 04, 2024
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