JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and Australia engaged in high-level talks in Jakarta to bolster security ties by planning to sign a defense cooperation agreement in the near future. The Defense Minister of Indonesia, set to become the country's next leader, emphasized the importance of maintaining and enhancing the positive relationship between the two nations. Both countries aim to finalize a significant defense cooperation agreement within the next few months, with specific details yet to be disclosed.
The Australian counterpart described the impending pact as the most profound defense cooperation agreement in the history of the two nations, highlighting the shared destiny and collective security interests that underpin their defense planning moving forward. The recent meeting between the defense ministers follows a visit by the Australian Defense Force Chief to Indonesia, underscoring the significance of Indonesia as a strategic partner to Australia.
