The alliance between the Indonesian Government and the Australian Government was enhanced through the official signing of a collaborative security agreement at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.
“Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and I reaffirmed our close ties and shared commitment to strengthening the Indonesia-Australia partnership through the signing of a joint security treaty,” Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says.
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He expressed that the agreement signifies the commitment of both nations to collaborate closely to protect their individual national security interests while also positively impacting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The president emphasized that the treaty with Indonesia signifies the nation's dedication to fostering good relations with neighboring countries and maintaining a self-reliant and engaged approach to foreign affairs.
He observed that Indonesia and Australia are fated to coexist and have made a conscious decision to establish their relationship on a foundation of mutual trust and goodwill.
Prabowo and Albanese engaged in discussions on various strategic matters, encompassing topics such as agriculture, investment, education, labor, in addition to signing the security agreement.
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President Prabowo extended an invitation to Australia to collaborate on joint ventures within the agricultural sectors of both nations, with the aim of bolstering Indonesia's endeavors to enhance food security.
Additionally, Educational collaboration forms a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Australia. As of 2025, approximately 24,000 Indonesian students were enrolled in diverse Australian universities.
In aggregate, over 200,000 Indonesians have sought educational opportunities in Australia. Indonesia stands as one of the principal contributors of international students to Australia. Annually, the Australian government offers approximately 220 scholarships and short-term programs as part of the Australia Awards Indonesia initiative.
Multiple Australian universities have initiated the establishment of campuses and collaborative initiatives in Indonesia, such as Monash University in Jakarta, Western Sydney University in Surabaya, and Deakin University in Bandung.
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Australia's dedication to enhancing Indonesia's human capital is demonstrated through the establishment of these educational institutions. Collaboration in the field of education between the two nations encompasses various strategic initiatives.
One such program is the Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program, which facilitates the coming together of schools from both countries to engage in collaborative learning, teacher development, and the sharing of knowledge and insights.