Australia and Indonesia sign historic security treaty

Australia and Indonesia have established a groundbreaking bilateral security treaty, marking a pivotal moment in their relationship. The pact, which follows the Defense Cooperation Agreement signed previously, involves regular consultations at leadership levels. Both countries will collaborate on security matters, identifying and undertaking mutually beneficial activities. Prime Minister Albanese highlighted the need to address threats collectively and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The negotiations were shrouded in secrecy until the recent joint appearance of Albanese and President Prabowo Subianto in Sydney.