Indonesia and Japan boost maritime security ties in '2+2' dialogue

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, from left, and Foreign Minister Sugiono, Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi get together after their joint press announcement at Iikura Guest House in Tokyo on Nov 17, 2025. - AP

JAKARTA: Indonesia and Japan reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime security and to exploring new cooperation opportunities in the sector through diplomatic and defence approaches, reported Antara news agency.

The commitment was achieved during a ministerial-level meeting between Indonesian and Japanese foreign and defence ministers, or "2+2" meeting, in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday (Nov 17) local time.