The Indonesian Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in Canberra, Australia. They discussed defense cooperation and planned to renew the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) to strengthen bilateral relations.
Prabowo mentioned that they made good progress on the DCA and ironed out legal details. Albanese noted that the agreement would enhance defense cooperation through dialogue, interoperability, and field practices, which would be crucial for stability in the region.
Marles highlighted that the completion of negotiations would allow for expanding joint military exercises between Australia and Indonesia. The meeting also included other high-ranking Australian officials, showing the commitment to closer collaboration and tackling regional challenges together.
