Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded a successful visit to Indonesia, further strengthening Australia’s relationship with one of our closest neighbours and friends.
Prime Minister Albanese and the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, signed the historic Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security.
Reflecting the close friendship, partnership and deep trust between Australia and Indonesia, the treaty takes our defence cooperation to a new level.
To further enhance the bilateral security relationship the Prime Minister announced a number of new initiatives, including:
- Supporting the development of joint defence training facilitates in Indonesia.
- Offering to establish a new embedded position for a senior Indonesian military officer in the Australian Defence Force.
- Building ties between future military leaders through expansion of the Junior Leaders’ Forum Military Education Exchange.
Australia and Indonesia also agreed to strengthen two-way investment through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian Government and Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund, Danantara.
The agreement will increase cooperation and information sharing and help identify opportunities for increased two-way investment, enhancing our shared economic security and resilience.
It builds on work to deepen Australia’s economic engagement with Indonesia, which is of enormous value to both countries, and is a key part of Australia’s broader effort to diversify our economy, through growing markets in Southeast Asia.
The Australia-Indonesia Treaty on Common Security is available here.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:
“Australia and Indonesia share deep trust and an unbreakable bond as neighbours, partners and friends.
“This historic treaty recognises that the best way to secure peace and stability in our region is by working together.
“By strengthening our economic and security engagement with Indonesia, we are working to ensure a peaceful, stable and prosperous region – that benefits both Australians and Indonesians.
“I thank President Prabowo for inviting me back to Indonesia, and look forward to continuing to work productively together to further enhance our relationship.”
Foreign Minister Penny Wong:
“The Jakarta Treaty 2026 takes the Australia-Indonesia relationship to a new level.
“We know our security comes from our relationships and our region, and there is no more important partner for Australia than Indonesia.
“This treaty is about being there for each other in challenging times, and strengthening the foundations of our cooperation.
“It is a sign of the deep trust and close friendship between our nations and our leaders.”