A spokesperson for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said US President Donald Trump’s cancellation of their G7 Summit meeting was “understandable”.

“As the Prime Minister said a short time ago, we are very concerned about the events in the Middle East and continue to urge all parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy,” the spokesperson said.

Trump is leaving the G7 Summit early due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, in an X post confirmed why the US president was leaving the conference in Canada.

“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,” Leavitt said.

“Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.”

The cancelled meeting is a major blow for Albanese who had hoped to raise key issues with the commander in chief in their first ever face to face meeting.

US tariffs remain on Australia’s metals and beef exports, and the White House has also announced a snap review of the AUKUS submarines project.

Only minutes before Trump’s early departure was announced, Albanese was still confident the meeting would take place.

The PM was asked at a press conference, “Are you concerned you’ll get your whole time slot with him?”

To which Albanese replied, “I look forward to the meeting.”