Sydney isn’t THAT scary! Billionaire Bill Gates is seen with three bodyguards as he leaves the Australian Museum before meeting the Prime Minister
Billionaire Bill Gates was spotted with three bodyguards leaving the Australian Museum in Sydney on Saturday.
The Microsoft mogul, 67, whose net worth is $101 billion, resigned ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the port city.
Mr. Gates appeared to be touring the popular attraction, dressed casually and holding a small gift bag.
Sydney isn’t THAT scary! Bill Gates, 67, was seen with three bodyguards on Saturday as he left the Australian Museum in Sydney before meeting the Prime Minister
Gates looked suitably relaxed as he wore a blue long-sleeve shirt along with tan chinos and a belt.
He completed his look with a white beanie and a pair of red sneakers.
Gates had a meeting with the Australian Prime Minister at Kirribilli House on Saturday night, during which the Prime Minister shook hands with the billionaire.
The Microsoft mogul, whose net worth is $101 billion, stepped down in the port city before meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
It was the couple’s first time meeting with the pair to discuss pressing issues including climate change, renewable energy and vaccines.
Mr Gates said he loves visiting Australia, while Mr Albanese said he “admires” the philanthropy the tech billionaire is doing.
“May I welcome you here – we have never met but I have admired your work and contribution not only financially but also in stimulating debates, including the need to address health issues,” said the Prime Minister .
The American mogul looked appropriately relaxed as he wore a blue long-sleeved shirt teamed with tan chinos and a belt
Bill completed his look with a white beanie and a pair of red sneakers
“We’re just out of the pandemic, but we need to prepare for future health challenges – and the work being done to eradicate malaria and other diseases in our region is very important.”
Mr. Gates is visiting Australia with the Gates Foundation and representatives from his company Breakthrough Energy, which is driving innovation in sustainable energy and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“My government was elected on the basis of taking climate change seriously – we introduced the first statutory caps of 43 percent by 2030 and net zero by 2050,” the prime minister said.
Gates had a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Kirribilli House on Saturday night
It was the couple’s first time meeting with the pair to discuss pressing issues including climate change, renewable energy and vaccines
Mr Gates said he loves visiting Australia, while Mr Albanese said he “admires” the philanthropy the tech billionaire is doing
“We are working to put in place a whole range of mechanisms that will drive private sector investment.
“Here in Australia, the business community has been way ahead of government in action and now we are working with all state and territory governments and the private sector to help drive that change.”
Mr Gates thanked the Prime Minister for his “great partnership” on international health issues, including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Mr Gates thanked the Prime Minister for his “great partnership” on international health issues, including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
“There is a lot to do there, as you say, preparing for the next pandemic is still a discussion that has not yet been resolved,” he said.
“Long term, we want to do malaria the same way we do polio, eradicate it regionally and then eradicate it globally.
‘Both the foundation and Breakthrough Energy are excited about the things we can do together.’
“There is a lot to do there, as you say, preparing for the next pandemic is still a discussion that has not yet been resolved,” he said