Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Makes First Official Visit to Australia as Head of State
One-day state visit underlines deepening strategic partnership between Indonesia and Australia in the Indo-Pacific
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will travel to Australia on Wednesday for the first time since taking office in October 2024, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations.
The visit, announced by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, underscores both nations’ commitment to strengthening their partnership.
Prime Minister Albanese welcomed the upcoming visit and expressed appreciation for the hospitality he received in Jakarta earlier in the year.
He characterised the Australia-Indonesia relationship as one founded on “deep trust” and described the two countries as neighbours, partners and friends committed to a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya noted that the one-day visit is intended to reaffirm Southeast Asia’s largest economy’s dedication to enhancing its strategic ties with its closest major neighbour.
The visit also serves to reciprocate Albanese’s trip to Jakarta in May, his first overseas visit following his re-election.
President Prabowo departed Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to arrive in Sydney before travelling to Melbourne for face-to-face talks with Prime Minister Albanese on Wednesday.
The agenda includes a state ceremony led by Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn, followed by meetings focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, education and industrial partnerships.
The diplomatic visit comes at a time when Australia regards Indonesia as one of its most significant bilateral relationships, reflecting both proximity and shared regional interests.
The Jakarta meeting in May had already laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in defence and economics.
Against a backdrop of evolving regional dynamics and competition in the Indo-Pacific, the timing of this visit signals a renewed emphasis on the bilateral relationship.
The visit draws a clear line of intention: Australia and Indonesia will pursue deeper collaboration across multiple sectors to bolster mutual prosperity and regional resilience.
The visit, announced by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, underscores both nations’ commitment to strengthening their partnership.
Prime Minister Albanese welcomed the upcoming visit and expressed appreciation for the hospitality he received in Jakarta earlier in the year.
He characterised the Australia-Indonesia relationship as one founded on “deep trust” and described the two countries as neighbours, partners and friends committed to a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya noted that the one-day visit is intended to reaffirm Southeast Asia’s largest economy’s dedication to enhancing its strategic ties with its closest major neighbour.
The visit also serves to reciprocate Albanese’s trip to Jakarta in May, his first overseas visit following his re-election.
President Prabowo departed Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to arrive in Sydney before travelling to Melbourne for face-to-face talks with Prime Minister Albanese on Wednesday.
The agenda includes a state ceremony led by Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn, followed by meetings focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, education and industrial partnerships.
The diplomatic visit comes at a time when Australia regards Indonesia as one of its most significant bilateral relationships, reflecting both proximity and shared regional interests.
The Jakarta meeting in May had already laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in defence and economics.
Against a backdrop of evolving regional dynamics and competition in the Indo-Pacific, the timing of this visit signals a renewed emphasis on the bilateral relationship.
The visit draws a clear line of intention: Australia and Indonesia will pursue deeper collaboration across multiple sectors to bolster mutual prosperity and regional resilience.
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