Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Indonesian Defence Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto in Canberra on Tuesday (20/8/2024).
"I look forward to working closely with you, President-elect Prabowo, to attending your inauguration in October," Albanese said in a joint media statement.
"The strides that President Widodo and I have made together toward a deeper economic relationship will be the foundation of the work that I know will continue under your administration," he added.
This year, Australia and Indonesia are celebrating 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations. During today's meeting, both sides concluded bilateral treaty-level Defence Cooperation Agreement.
"This historic treaty will bolster our strong defence cooperation by deepening dialogue, strengthening interoperability and enhancing practical arrangements," Albanese said.
