Australia and Indonesia sign new strategic defense agreement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that the agreement was an important step in the two countries' mutual security support, while ensuring stability in the shared region.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto meets with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 20, 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Australia and Indonesia already have close cooperation in many areas such as security, counter-narcotics and people trafficking. The signing of this defense agreement is aimed at further strengthening the strategic trust between the two neighbors, especially when they share the world's longest maritime border.

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles stressed that from now on, Australia and Indonesia’s overall relationship will be defined by this deep strategic trust. In addition, the agreement also reflects Australia’s commitment to maintaining regional stability, especially in the context of other defence agreements such as AUKUS.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that Indonesia will maintain its non-alignment policy and maintain good relations with all parties. He said the agreement will not affect Indonesia's commitment to maintaining balance in international relations.

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Source: https://www.congluan.vn/uc-va-indonesia-ky-ket-hiep-uoc-quoc-phong-chien-luoc-moi-post308456.html