Neither released a photograph or statement acknowledging the meeting,nor has the British government released any official statement. It is unclear if his role is paid or unpaid.
The news comes days after Abbott was photographed attending a golf tournament in Wales. On Wednesday night Australian time,Abbott was in Italy but was expected to return to London by next week to deliver a speech to the Policy Exchange think tank chaired by former foreign minister and former high commissioner to Britain,Alexander Downer.
Abbott will speak about the international response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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He did not respond to questions fromThe Sydney Morning Heraldand The Age about the nature of his travel and why it warranted an exemption.
In a promotional video for International Sports Promotion Society Handa,Abbott said the tournament he attended in Wales was an example of the power of sport for good.
"What we've seen over the last few days is not just the power of sport but golf for good;not just have we seen normal life starting to come back but obviously,through today,this event,there's been wonderful good work done for some great causes like the Invictus Games,"he said.