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Grace Crivellaro

Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited Australia to seal a bilateral security deal. (Rick Rycroft/AAP PHOTOS)

A security agreement struck by Australia and Indonesia is a significant elevation of the two neighbours' relationship but will not bind either to fight in each other's defence.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday announced the end of negotiations, with the agreement scheduled to be formally signed in January.

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