Indonesia, Australia ink 'historic' defense deal

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 30, 2024 12:34 am

MAGELANG, Indonesia — Indonesia and Australia signed a new defense agreement on Thursday, pledging closer cooperation to counter security threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

The pact, announced this month, was signed during Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles' visit to Indonesia this week and includes provisions for joint drills and deployments to each country.

A MAJOR DEAL (From left) Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles listen to Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a media conference at Parliament House in the Australian capital Canberra on Aug. 20, 2024. EPA PHOTO

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