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Albanese Reaffirms Indonesia as Australia's Key Regional Partner in Jakarta Visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Prabowo Subianto to advance defence, trade, and renewable energy collaboration during his first overseas trip since re-election.

Riders on horseback arrive for a ceremonial welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, second right, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, right, stand during a ceremonial welcome before their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, center, walks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto while inspecting a honor guard before their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia's chief economic minister, upon his arrival at military airbase Halim Perdanakusuma in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Overview

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has chosen Indonesia for his first overseas visit after his May 2025 election victory, underscoring its priority in Australia's foreign policy.
  • Discussions with President Prabowo Subianto focus on expanding defence ties under the 2024 security treaty and enhancing military interoperability.
  • The leaders are exploring deeper economic collaboration, including critical minerals trade and renewable energy projects like the $30 billion Sun Cable initiative.
  • Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populous country, aims to accelerate its economic growth from 5% to 8% and become the fourth-largest economy by 2045.
  • Amid growing Chinese and Russian influence, Australia seeks to strengthen its strategic partnership with Indonesia while respecting its non-aligned foreign policy stance.