Indonesia-Australia Defence Pact: A New Era of Cooperation

Indonesia and Australia have formalized a defence cooperation agreement allowing their militaries to operate from each other's territories. The landmark treaty was signed in Magelang, Indonesia.

Indonesia and Australia have formalized a landmark defence cooperation agreement, marking a new era of military partnership between the two nations. The announcement was made following a meeting between the countries' defence ministers in Magelang, Indonesia, on Thursday.

Under the new treaty-level agreement, the militaries of both nations will have the capability to operate from each other's territories, significantly boosting their collaborative defence measures.

This accord underscores the growing strategic relationship and mutual commitment to regional security between Indonesia and Australia.

(With inputs from agencies.)