Strengthen Economic Relations, Australian Finance Minister Discusses Strategic Partnership With Minister Of Finance Purbaya

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadive (Photo: Doc. VOI)

JAKARTA - Australian Finance Minister Jim Chalmers expressed his optimism for strengthening economic relations between Australia and Indonesia after making his first phone call with Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadive, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

In its official statement, Chalmers stressed that the friendly relationship and strategic partnership between the two countries are increasingly relevant and crucial in the midst of a global situation full of uncertainty.

"Last Wednesday, I made my first phone call with the new Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadivewa, to build a strong and lasting relationship between our two countries," said Chalmers in his statement, quoted on Sunday, October 5.

Chalmers added that he also discussed how the two countries could increase economic cooperation to make the economy stronger and more resilient in facing significant global challenges.

In addition, the two also discussed various important issues such as global economic prospects, steps to face economic challenges, as well as the focus of their respective national policies, including job creation and sustainable economic growth.

Chalmers also expressed appreciation for Indonesia's success in the issuance of the recently discriminated Australian dollar Kangaroo Bond.

"Indonesia plays a key role for Australia through the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy, and no country is more important to Australia," he said.

He added that this communication was a good start to strengthen personal and professional relationships, as well as become the foundation for routine dialogue between the two countries to explore various economic opportunities in the future.