JAKARTA - Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the signing of the Treaty on Common Security between Indonesia and Australia was a direct continuation of President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Sydney last November. This treaty is the core of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's working visit to Jakarta.
"The essence of today's visit is the signing of a security cooperation treaty between Indonesia and Australia," said Sugiono after a bilateral meeting at the State Palace, Friday, February 6.
The meeting discussed bilateral, regional, and global issues.
Sugiono explained that this agreement was based on a document that had been approved jointly by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in November.
The document regulates the mechanism for regular consultations between leaders or appointed officials to discuss issues affecting the security of both countries. The consultation forum will be held regularly, based on international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each.
According to Sugiono, historically this treaty is not new. The model refers to the 1995 Lombok Treaty. Common security issues will be discussed in the consultation forum according to the needs and dynamics of the region.
In addition to the security treaty, the two parties also signed an investment memorandum of understanding between the Australian Government and Danantara to encourage two-way investment in Indonesia and Australia.
Sugiono emphasized the depth of the relationship between Indonesia and Australia based on history and geography. Australia, he said, has a historical closeness with Indonesia since the independence struggle. "Geographical position determines that we live side by side. This is a natural and logical factor to increase deeper cooperation," he said.
He added that the meeting was friendly and open, reflecting the personal closeness of the two leaders. Both agreed to maintain regional stability so that it remains calm and conducive for the welfare of their respective peoples.
Albanese is scheduled to return to Australia on Saturday morning.
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