Prime Minister Albanese in Jakarta to ratify security treaty with Indonesia

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a major security treaty with Indonesia on a trip to Jakarta. The defence pact has been described as an "upgrade" to existing joint security arrangements and means both countries will consider a joint military response if either comes under attack. The Australian government has called it the "biggest step" the countries have taken together in 30 years.

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00:00The Treaty is a significant extension of our existing security and defence cooperation.

00:09It demonstrates the strength of our partnership and depth of our trust and cooperation.

00:16Australia and Indonesia share one of the world's longest maritime boundaries, which naturally

00:22makes us close partners.

00:24But today, we are more than just partners, we are close friends.

00:30Today to complement the Treaty on Common Security, I am pleased to announce a range of new defence

00:36cooperation initiatives that reflect the growing strategic trust and ambition in our relationship.

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