00:00Indonesia and Japan have signed a defense agreement as both countries step up security cooperation amid growing regional tensions in
00:09the Indo-Pacific.
00:10The deal marks a deeper shift in ties, covering defense-industry collaboration, military training and disaster response.
00:19It also follows Japan's push to expand its defense exports and strengthen its military partnerships abroad.
00:26Defense Minister Shafri Shamsuddin and Shinjiro Koizumi discussed closer cooperation in maritime security, joint exercise and defense technology.
00:37Shafri said that partnership will focus on practical cooperation while respecting national priorities.
00:44Meanwhile, Koizumi said the deal will strengthen both countries and contribute to regional stability as security challenges grow more complex.
00:52The deal comes shortly after Japan eased long-standing restrictions on overseas arms exports,
00:59a major policy shift aimed at strengthening its domestic defense industry and expanding its international security role.
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