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 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
Indonesia is set to “advance mutually beneficial cooperation” with Australia in developing electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chains. The collaboration will involve mapping the supply chains, joint scientific and research studies, as well as fostering new business-to-business links between the two countries. Both countries plan to capitalize on their respective nickel and lithium resources … Read more
Advertisement Indonesia’s President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo arrived in Sydney today on a three-day state visit that will include a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, his first visit to the country since February 2020. During the trip, the two leaders are expected to discuss increased economic and commercial links, in particular, the renewable energy transition, … Read more
Advertisement Last week, in two separate incidents, two Australian men were arrested in Indonesia. In Aceh province, a young man was arrested after allegedly running naked through a village, chasing and striking members of the community. The second man was arrested after an incident in West Java where he allegedly spat in the face of … Read more