Julie Bishop was on a mission to bolster relations with the Trump administration, seemingly strained after a reportedly tense first phone call between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that was cut short.
The foreign minister says her hour-long meeting with the United States Vice-President Mike Pence in Washington lasted longer than expected.
"It was very warm. It was very friendly. We spoke about many things. The meeting went longer than scheduled, which is always a good sign, because we had so many issues to discuss. And we exchanged information and ideas."
A statement from the White House says the pair "reaffirmed the strong alliance" between the US and Australia, and "exchanged views on shared concerns, including growing threats to peace and security" from North Korea and the self-proclaimed Islamic State.
Julie Bishop says she contributed to a discussion on the fight against the group, also known as ISIS.
"We discussed the fight against ISIS in general terms. There is a review in the United States under way, as to the strategy for defeating ISIS and I gave some input into the Vice-President's thinking. "
Julie Bishop also confirmed the Australian government has received no request from the US to increase military involvement in Iraq and Syria.
Australian Defence Force chief of joint operations, Vice-Admiral David Johnston, suggested Australia could be ready to step up its contribution if required.
"We have an ADF that is very capable if government seeks to increase its contribution, there would be options for it."
A refugee resettlement deal between Australia and the US, and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, were reportedly also discussed.
The foreign minister says she is hopeful Vice-President Mike Pence will visit Australia during an expected tour of the Asia-Pacific region.
Julie Bishop is due to meet the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson later this week.
