Australia and Indonesia Sign Landmark Defence Cooperation Agreement

Australia and Indonesia have entered a landmark defence cooperation agreement enabling their militaries to operate from each other's countries. This pact, highlighted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, aims to bolster bilateral security and regional stability.

Australia and Indonesia have cemented their defence ties with a treaty-level agreement allowing military operations from each other's territories, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday.

Albanese underscored the agreement's significance for bilateral security and regional stability during a press conference in Canberra with Indonesia President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

The two nations, which share the world's longest maritime boundary, have a history of collaboration on security issues. This new pact marks a deepening of strategic trust, said Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.