Australia signs bilateral security treaty with Indonesia

Australia has inked a historic bilateral security treaty with Indonesia in a move Anthony Albanese has described as a watershed moment.

Australia Prime Minister stated that “this treaty will commit Australia and Indonesia to consult at a leader and ministerial level on a regular basis on matters of security, to identify and undertake mutually beneficial security activities. And if either or both countries security is threatened to consult and consider what measures may be taken either individually or jointly, to deal with those threats.

This is a watershed moment in the Australia, Indonesia relationship. This treaty represents a major extension of our existing security and defense cooperation. Indonesian President also noted that “Good neighbours are essential. It will help each other in times of difficulties and in the Indonesian culture”.