President Prabowo and Prime Minister Albanese Strengthen Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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SYDNEY, Investortrust.id — President Prabowo Subianto meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Kirribilli House in Sydney on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025, to strengthen the Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Upon arrival, President Prabowo was greeted personally by Prime Minister Albanese at the front courtyard of the official residence. The cordial atmosphere reflected the close rapport between the two leaders, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations. The Indonesian leader then signed the state guest book as a mark of diplomatic respect before the two proceeded to the sitting room for a private discussion.
The tête-à-tête meeting was held in a warm yet focused tone, emphasizing strategic areas of collaboration. Both leaders exchanged views on enhancing economic and development cooperation, people-to-people ties, defense and security coordination, and maritime collaboration. The dialogue also reaffirmed the importance of maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region while building stronger strategic industrial capacity at the bilateral level.
Indonesia and Australia have enjoyed more than seven decades of diplomatic relations. The partnership was first formalized through the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership on April 5, 2005, and elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Albanese’s visit to Jakarta on Aug 31, 2018.
President Prabowo’s visit to Kirribilli House marks a renewed emphasis on Indonesia’s commitment to equal and mutually beneficial partnerships with key regional neighbors. The meeting is expected to expand channels for dialogue and concrete collaboration to address future global challenges through a shared Indo-Pacific vision.