Anthony Albanese will use a major speech to push Australia's case on international trade after securing several significant breakthroughs.

The prime minister's pitch follows the abolition of US tariffs on Australian beef and other agricultural exports, as well as key security and defence agreements inked with near neighbours.

"Geographically centred in this region, we are uniquely placed to further our shared interests as well as to demonstrate solutions and strategies to solve shared problems," Mr Albanese will say, according to an advanced copy of his remarks.

"Perhaps now more than ever that is the role of a middle power."

Mr Albanese highlights the enduring value of APEC, a forum of 21 member economies that promotes free trade and investment across the Asia-Pacific region.

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