Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong, Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell, Industry Minister Ed Husic, and Member for Solomon Luke Gosling OAM, will travel to Indonesia for the Annual Leaders\u2019 Meeting with President Widodo in Jakarta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They will be joined on the visit by a high-level delegation of Australian business leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister will depart Australia on Sunday 5 June, returning Tuesday 7 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the Annual Leaders\u2019 Meeting, the Prime Minister and President Widodo will discuss bilateral trade and investment, cooperation on climate and energy, and regional and global interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Especially important will be both sides\u2019 ambition to unlock the potential of the Indonesia\u2011Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, including to take forward the Government\u2019s proposed $200 million climate and infrastructure fund with Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Jakarta, the Prime Minister will also meet with ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi to discuss the Government\u2019s commitment to Southeast Asia and ASEAN centrality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIndonesia is one of our closest neighbours, which is why I committed to visiting as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur two countries have a long history of cooperation and friendship, and my Government will work with Indonesia to deepen this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe partner together closely on issues of trade, development, education, and regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring my visit, I look forward to building our ties further, including to revitalise our trade relationship and promote climate, infrastructure and energy cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Australian Government is serious about our engagement in Southeast Asia, and this visit demonstrates the importance we place on our partnership with Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe share a fundamental interest in promoting a more prosperous, stable and secure region, where sovereignty is respected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia\u2019s partnership with Indonesia has never been more consequential to this objective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Albanese Government will deliver the economic expansion promised in the Indonesia\u2013Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRevitalising our trade and investment relationship will boost the economies of both Australia and Indonesia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralian industries will benefit greatly from a reinvigorated partnership with Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWorking with Indonesia is central to the Albanese Government\u2019s Trade Diversification Plan, which will provide new opportunities for businesses in both nations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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