Australia, Indonesia unveil defense pact

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 21, 2024 12:13 am

(UPDATE) CANBERRA — Australia and Indonesia cemented on Tuesday a landmark new defense pact, pledging closer cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as a new leader prepares to take over in Jakarta.

The pact — which includes provisions for joint drills and deployments to each country — was unveiled during Indonesian Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto's visit to Australia's capital Canberra.

DEAL SEALED Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto (left) and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands following a joint statement at Parliament House in the Australian capital Canberra on Aug. 20, 2024. AAP PHOTO VIA AP

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