(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