Overview
- Anthony Albanese and Prabowo Subianto announced in Sydney that negotiations on a new bilateral security treaty have been substantively concluded.
- The agreement commits both countries to regular leader and ministerial consultations on security, to develop cooperative activities, and to consider individual or joint measures if either faces a threat.
- The treaty text remains undisclosed, with officials offering scant detail on operational provisions and potential trigger scenarios.
- Albanese plans to travel to Jakarta in January to sign the accord following domestic approval processes in both countries.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong noted Indonesia’s longstanding ties with Russia but said the pact creates an obligation to consult on matters affecting regional security.