Australia-Indonesia defense ties

What Can Indonesia Expect From Its Anticipated Defense Cooperation Agreement With Australia?

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What Can Indonesia Expect From Its Anticipated Defense Cooperation Agreement With Australia?

Indonesia and Australia are preparing to open a new chapter in their diplomatic relations. Shortly after the general election in Indonesia in February, the winner of the election, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, met with Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles in Jakarta. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the defense sector … Read more

Indonesia and Australia Move Toward ‘Significant’ Security Agreement

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Indonesia and Australia Move Toward ‘Significant’ Security Agreement

Indonesia and Australia held high-level talks in Jakarta on Friday as the neighboring countries seek to strengthen security ties by signing a defense cooperation agreement in the coming months. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, who is set to become Indonesia’s next president, said that he and Australian counterpart Richard Marles discussed ways of maintaining and enhancing … Read more