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Japan, Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties in 2+2 Talks, Expand Maritime Cooperation

Officials cast the package as a step to uphold international law, bolstering Indo-Pacific stability.

Overview

  • The foreign and defense ministers agreed to intensify maritime security cooperation through expanded personnel exchanges and joint training.
  • The two countries began formal discussions between defense authorities on protecting military information.
  • Bilateral work under Japan’s Official Security Assistance program will deepen, including free provision of defense equipment to like-minded countries.
  • A new vice-ministerial Defense Strategy Dialogue will coordinate cooperation on defense equipment and technology.
  • The Tokyo meeting was the third JapanIndonesia 2+2 and the first since 2021, with ministers expressing concern over unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas.