Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a new bilateral security treaty in Jakarta, strengthening defence and strategic cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific neighbours. The agreement builds on earlier security arrangements from 1995 and the 2006 Lombok Treaty, though its full text has not been released.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong described the pact as the most significant bilateral security step in 30 years. Both leaders said the treaty aims to reinforce regional stability and expand cooperation beyond defence into trade, education and development.
Key developments:
• Australia will embed a senior Indonesian officer within the Australian Defence Force.
• Expansion of joint defence training and military education exchanges.
• Strengthened political and strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific.
• The treaty stops short of a formal mutual defence commitment.
Analysts say the agreement reflects shifting regional security dynamics, including rising tensions involving China, while reinforcing long-term diplomatic ties.
ℹ️ AP News
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