Overview
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Prabowo Subianto announced in Sydney that they have substantively concluded talks on a bilateral treaty covering common security.
- The accord commits both governments to regular leader- and minister-level consultations on security matters.
- It facilitates mutually beneficial security activities and provides for consultations if either country's security is threatened, with options for joint or individual responses.
- The framework builds on a 2024 defence pact that enabled each nation's military to operate in the other's territory.
- The development comes as Australia deepens ties with the United States and boosts deterrence toward China, while Indonesia emphasizes a more neutral posture and neighbourly support.