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Australia has offered to establish a new embedded position for a senior Indonesian military officer in the Australian Defence Force, as part of a recently signed Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to Indonesia to meet with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto.
The agreement is expected to take defence cooperation to a new level between the two countries.
To further enhance the bilateral security relationship, the Prime Minister announced a number of new initiatives, including supporting the development of joint defence training facilities in Indonesia.
In addition, building ties between future military leaders through expansion of the Junior Leaders’ Forum Military Education Exchange. Australia and Indonesia also agreed to strengthen two-way investment through a memorandum of understanding between the Australian government and Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund Danantara.
Importantly, Australia has offered to establish a new embedded position for a senior Indonesian military officer in the Australian Defence Force.
“Australia and Indonesia share deep trust and an unbreakable bond as neighbours, partners and friends,” according to Prime Minister Albanese.
“This historic treaty recognises that the best way to secure peace and stability in our region is by working together.
“By strengthening our economic and security engagement with Indonesia, we are working to ensure a peaceful, stable and prosperous region – that benefits both Australians and Indonesians.
“I thank President Prabowo for inviting me back to Indonesia and look forward to continuing to work productively together to further enhance our relationship.”
The agreement will increase cooperation and information sharing and help identify opportunities for increased two-way investment, enhancing our shared economic security and resilience.
“The Jakarta Treaty 2026 takes the Australia–Indonesia relationship to a new level,” according to Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
“We know our security comes from our relationships and our region, and there is no more important partner for Australia than Indonesia.
“This treaty is about being there for each other in challenging times and strengthening the foundations of our cooperation.
“It is a sign of the deep trust and close friendship between our nations and our leaders.”
