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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Thursday to deepen defence and economic cooperation, marking his first international visit since securing re-election. Albanese emphasized that the trip highlights Canberra’s strategic focus on bolstering relations with Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
The leaders discussed expanding defence ties and boosting investment opportunities. Albanese noted that Australia is already providing maritime and security training to Indonesian forces, reinforcing last year’s bilateral defence cooperation treaty. His informal meeting with Prabowo the previous evening reflected what he called “the depth of the relationship.”
Albanese dismissed reports suggesting Russia sought permission to base military aircraft in Indonesia’s Papua province, located just 750 miles north of Darwin, where U.S. Marines rotate annually. “Indonesia’s answer is no. They’ve made that very clear,” he said, underscoring Australia’s vigilance amid growing Russian influence in the Indo-Pacific.
As regional power dynamics shift, Albanese stated that Australia aims to solidify ties with neighboring countries like Indonesia. The move aligns with Canberra’s broader effort to diversify trade and reduce reliance on China, especially in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs.
Indonesia, poised to become the world’s fifth-largest economy by the 2030s, offers vast potential but remains a difficult and competitive market for Australian exporters. According to Euan Graham of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, while Australia and Indonesia enjoy stable relations, fundamental differences persist—Jakarta views China and Russia more as partners than threats, contrasting sharply with Canberra’s strategic outlook.
The visit underlines Australia’s commitment to regional partnerships and highlights Indonesia’s growing economic and geopolitical significance in a time of global uncertainty.
