Indonesia, Australia Reaffirm Commitment to Rules-Based Global Governance Ahead of G20 Summit
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia and Australia have agreed to intensify cooperation in strengthening rules-based global governance and supporting an open, inclusive multilateral trading system to safeguard global supply chains ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The summit, set for 22–23 November 2025 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and rising concerns over global trade fragmentation.
Raden Edi Prio Pambudi, Indonesia’s Deputy for Economic Cooperation and Investment Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, underscored the need for “strengthening market-based mechanisms to safeguard supply chain security through innovation and cooperation.” He delivered the remarks during a strategic bilateral meeting between the Australian and Indonesian G20 Sherpas on Friday.
In a statement issued in Jakarta, Edi said Indonesia expressed full support for South Africa’s G20 Presidency and highlighted progress on four priority areas: disaster resilience, debt sustainability, fair and inclusive energy transition financing, and the responsible development of critical minerals. He stressed that efforts to expand critical mineral supply chains must be environmentally sustainable and minimize long-term ecological impacts.
Edi also noted Indonesia’s commitment to working closely with the United States as the 2026 G20 Presidency, saying preparations are underway for the first Sherpa meeting under US leadership.
Indonesia further emphasized the importance of achieving meaningful outcomes at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, scheduled for March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, describing it as essential to rebuilding trust in the multilateral trading system.
Both sides also discussed the responsible use of artificial intelligence, acknowledging the need to maintain public trust as the technology rapidly evolves.
The Australian delegation stressed the importance of keeping the G20 as the world’s principal economic forum and called for the Leaders’ Declaration to address geopolitical tensions, promote women’s economic empowerment, and accelerate climate action, particularly in making energy transition more affordable.
The meeting was attended by Australian First Assistant Secretary Lisa Elliston and Sherpa representatives from both countries.
