Indonesia and Japan have signed a Defence Cooperation Arrangement (DCA) following high-level talks in Jakarta between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi Shinjiro.
The agreement strengthens bilateral defence ties under a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on regional stability and practical cooperation across multiple security areas.
Key areas of cooperation include:
- Maritime security operations and coordination
- Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR)
- Defence equipment, technology, and capability development
Both sides also noted Japan’s recent easing of defence equipment regulations and agreed to deepen information security and operational coordination frameworks.
The ministers discussed creating an Integrated Defence Dialogue Mechanism, alongside continued engagement in ASEAN-centred and trilateral frameworks involving Australia. They reaffirmed commitments to consultation on regional peace and stability when necessary.
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