Defence Minister Richard Marles said a move to upgrade Australia’s defence ties with Indonesia will “make Australians safer” and shut down the idea China was considered when making the deal.
Defence Minister Richard Marles has insisted Australia's military pact with Indonesia is not about China and stressed it will"make Australians safer".
Mr Marles told Sky News the pact was"fundamentally about Australia and Indonesia" after a question about China arose. Picture: Sky News“This is fundamentally about Australia and Indonesia.” Here, they ironed out details on maritime security cooperation and education links between both militaries. Mr Marles said the benefits afforded in the agreement and the security commitment were “a huge step forward for both countries”.
Anthony Albanese Richard Marles Indonesia
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
It’s now so much easier to visit China, but Australians remain waryBut as of July 1 this year, it is much easier for Australians to travel to soak up Chinese culture.
Read more »
It’s now so much easier to visit China, but Australians remain waryBut as of July 1 this year, it is much easier for Australians to travel to soak up Chinese culture.
Read more »
It’s now so much easier to visit China, but Australians remain waryBut as of July 1 this year, it is much easier for Australians to travel to soak up Chinese culture.
Read more »
Inadequate Marles subs comment exposes Labor’s naivety on the ADFLast week, Perth - Australia’s Indian Ocean defence hub - took center stage in the world of geopolitical security as it hosted the latest international Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) congress and exposition.
Read more »
Defence Minister Richard Marles insists AUKUS milestone won't force Australia to accept foreign nuclear wasteThe defence minister insists the milestone agreement on AUKUS does not oblige Australia to take nuclear waste from the United States or United Kingdom.
Read more »
Marles hits back at Keating claim Australia sold out to ‘aggressive’ USDefence Minister Richard Marles has hit back at Paul Keating after the former prime minister claimed the AUKUS agreement had turned Australia into America's '51st state.'
Read more »