Canberra (AFP) Aug 20, 2024
Australia and Indonesia cemented a landmark new defence pact Tuesday, pledging closer cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as a new leader prepares to take over in Jakarta.
The pact - which includes provisions for joint drills and deployments to each country - was unveiled during Indonesian defence minister and president-elect Prabowo Subianto's visit to Canberra.
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