Indonesia and Australia strengthen defence collaboration and expand market access for both countries


Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend a joint press conference at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on May 15, 2025. -- Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP

JAKARTA (Vietnam News/ANN): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of defence and expand market access for Indonesia’s micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Speaking at a joint press conference in Jakarta, President Prabowo emphasised that Australia is not only a neighbouring country but also a strategic partner of Indonesia. As such, several agreements signed across various sectors will continue to be implemented.

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