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Security Classification: TOP SECRETFollowing an email exchange with Kevin Rudd, it was agreed that Edinburgh would host the 2005 Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations in the first half of January. In preparation, rooms within The Palace of Holyroodhouse had undergone a full clean and security sweep as the palace was the planned venue for AUKMIN. Members of the Diplomatic Protection Group had already begun to arrive in the city and conduct briefings on the role and responsibilities of the detail, the checks that need to be conducted on the day and the intentions if any security threat emerges. The estate would be tightly monitored by security services and in the build up to the event, British and Australian flags had been raised on the grounds.
Ahead of the visit, the relevant persons representing each government were sent private correspondence to advise of the location, accommodations available in the area and a schedule for the two-day diplomatic mission.
Day 1
08:00 - 09:00 | Ministers and delegations arrive, receive event materials, and have an opportunity to meet informally.
09:00 - 09:30 | Opening statements highlighting the importance of the bilateral relationship and the agenda for the consultations.
09:30 - 11:00 | Session 1: Strategic Defence and Security Cooperation
11:00 - 11:15 | Morning Break
11:15 - 12:45 | Session 2: Regional Stability and International Affairs
12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30 | Session 3: Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement Cooperation
15:30 - 15:45 | Afternoon Break
15:45 - 17:15 | Season 4: Bilateral Migration and Visa Policies
17:30 - 19:00 | Official Reception
Day 2
08:00 - 09:00 | Ministers and delegations arrive, receive event materials, and have an opportunity to meet informally.
09:00 - 11:00 | Session 5: Economic and Trade Relations
11:00 - 11:15 | Morning Break
11:15 - 12:45 | Session 6: Health and Humanitarian Assistance
12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30 | Session 7: Another other business
15:30 - 15:45 | Afternoon Break
15:45 - 17:00 | Closing Statements
It was noted that the schedule was subject to change and the sessions or ordering of, could be altered at request of the Australian Government. Existing topics are in place as a suggestion. Owen