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‘Historic’ Indonesia-Australia security treaty boosts ties, highlights concerns over China
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto aboard HMAS Canberra at Fleet Base East, Sydney, on Nov 12.
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- Australia and Indonesia agreed to a security treaty to address concerns about China's rise, but it does not commit mutual defence.
- The treaty involves security discussions, greater military co-operation, and consultation if either nation is threatened.
- Both should countries aim to deepen trade and commercial ties, focusing on electric vehicles, solar farms, and undersea cables.
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SYDNEY – It was an unusual sight: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto both wearing HMAS Canberra caps, aboard the Australian navy’s flagship vessel on Nov 12.
But the matching caps hinted at the surprise announcement behind the Indonesian President’s whirlwind one-day visit – his first state visit to Australia: The two countries had agreed to a landmark security treaty
