Indonesia and Australia have held high-level talks in Jakarta as the neighboring countries seek to strengthen security ties by signing a defense cooperation agreement in the coming months.

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto, right, is greeted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Credit: AP/Mick Tsikas ...

Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands following a joint statement at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday ...

Indonesia and Australia have finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each ...