Sugiono Visits Australia to Enhance Cooperation in key Areas

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met today in Sydney to discuss cooperation on shared priorities.

IDXChannel - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met today in Sydney to discuss cooperation on shared priorities.

This is Sugiono's first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024.

"Deepening our economic engagement with Indonesia is of enormous value to both our countries, and is a key part of Australia's broader effort to diversify our economy, especially through growing markets in Southeast Asia," Wong said in a joint media release.

The ministers agreed to update the Plan of Action for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2025–2029) ahead of the next Annual Leaders' meeting. 

A high-level Indonesian business delegation is also visiting Sydney this week. This builds on momentum from Australia's largest ever investor mission to Indonesia last month, an initiative under Invested: Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

"We will continue to highlight our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through mutually beneficial cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, critical minerals, electric vehicles, battery products, agriculture and food security, education, research, defense and security, and people-to-people contact," Sugiono stated.

Sugiono will attend this evening's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between the Australian and Indonesian men's soccer teams, alongside Indonesian Minister for Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo. (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro)