PM leaves for his second overseas visit since being sworn in to hold talks with Indonesian president on trade, climate change and energy
The trip is Albanese’s second overseas diplomatic effort coming after the Quad leaders’ summit with the US, India and Japan the day after he won the federal election.Indonesia is one of our closest neighbours, which is why I committed to visiting as soon as possible.
Our two countries have a long history of cooperation and friendship, and my government will work with Indonesia to deepen this. AAP also reports the Indonesia-Australia comprehensive economic partnership agreement will be discussed, as well as Australia’s proposed $200m climate and infrastructure fund., theA high-level delegation of Australian business leaders will also travel to Indonesia as part of the country’s contingent.
AAP reports the talks in Jakarta comes amid growing tensions in the Pacific, after China sought to sign a multi-nation deal with countries in the region, as well as multiple bilateral partnerships. Indonesia had raised concerns last year about Australia signing up to the Aukus security pact with the UK and US, as well as its decision to acquire nuclear submarines as part of the deal.Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
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