Visit to the USA, January 2014

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Communication Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the Australian Embassy Reception to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Communication Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the Australian Embassy Reception to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets guests at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets guests at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks with Jeffrey Bleich, former US Ambassador to Australia at the Australian Embassy is Washington DC to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks with Jeffrey Bleich, former US Ambassador to Australia at the Australian Embassy is Washington DC to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop welcomes guests to the Australian Embassy in Washington DC to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop welcomes guests to the Australian Embassy in Washington DC to open the Alliance 21 Conference 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets with US Ambassador Martin Indyk, Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations at the Department of State, Washington DC on 22 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets with US Ambassador Martin Indyk, Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations at the Department of State, Washington DC on 22 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Bishop meets with Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States at the White House, Washington DC on 22 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Bishop meets with Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States at the White House, Washington DC on 22 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Bishop meets with Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States at the White House, Washington DC on 22 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Bishop meets with Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States at the White House, Washington DC on 22 January 2014.

Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, briefing members of the Global Governance Group on Australia's G20 priorities at the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the UN. 23 January 2014 (Credit: Trevor Collens)

Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, briefing members of the Global Governance Group on Australia's G20 priorities at the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the UN.

23 January 2014

(Credit: Trevor Collens)

Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, briefing members of the Global Governance Group on Australia's G20 priorities at the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the UN. To her right are Amb Gary Quinlan and Amb Vitaly Churkin (Russia). 23 January 2014 (Credit:

Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, briefing members of the Global Governance Group on Australia's G20 priorities at the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the UN. To her right are Amb Gary Quinlan and Amb Vitaly Churkin (Russia).

23 January 2014

(Credit: Trevor Collens)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness flip the switch to turn the Empire State Building green and gold for Australia Day. 24 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness flip the switch to turn the Empire State Building green and gold for Australia Day. 24 January 2014.

New York 24 Jan, 2014. Hugh Jackman and Debra-Lee Furness with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop during an event at the Empire State Building which will be lit green and gold to celebrate Australia Day. photo by Trevor Collens.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness at the top of the Empire State Building. 24 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness at the top of the Empire State Building. 24 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness at the top of the Empire State Building. 24 January 2014.

New York, Jan 24, 2014. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with honoree Roert Thomson at the G'Day USA black tie gala. photo by Trevor Collens

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corporation, who was honoured for lifetime achievement in business at the G'Day USA Dinner in New York. 24 January 2014.

New York, Jan 24, 2014. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with honoree Roert Thomson at the G'Day USA black tie gala. photo by Trevor Collens

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corporation, who was honoured for lifetime achievement in business at the G'Day USA Dinner in New York. 24 January 2014.

New York, Jan 24, 2014. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks at the G'Day USA black tie gala. photo by Trevor Collens

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks at the G'Day USA black tie gala. 24 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers the keynote address at the Australian Outlook Luncheon at the Harvard Club of New York. 24 January 2014.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers the keynote address at the Australian Outlook Luncheon at the Harvard Club of New York. 24 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with Caterpillar Vice President, Chris Curfman, who received the Australia-US Midwest Company Award for Outstanding Achievement at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with Caterpillar Vice President, Chris Curfman, who received the Australia-US Midwest Company Award for Outstanding Achievement at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop and guests at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop and guests at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop and guests at the Australia Day morning tea in Chicago on 26 January 2014.

Minister Bishop and guests at the Australia Day morning tea in Chicago on 26 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with guests at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with guests at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with Australia's Consul-General in Chicago, Roger Price, and his spouse, Robyn, at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with Australia's Consul-General in Chicago, Roger Price, and his spouse, Robyn, at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with Jose Amario, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain and Development Franchising, McDonalds, and the Founder and CEO of Creata, Norma Rosenhain, who received the Australia-US Midwest Individual Award for Outstanding Achieveme

Minister Bishop with Jose Amario, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain and Development Franchising, McDonalds, and the Founder and CEO of Creata, Norma Rosenhain, who received the Australia-US Midwest Individual Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with guests at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.

Minister Bishop with guests at the G'Day USA gala in Chicago on 25 January 2014.