Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Undertake State Visit to Indonesia

Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will undertake a state visit to Indonesia from May 14 to 15, according to a statement released by Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Rolliansyah Soemirat on Monday.

The visit, which will coincide with the annual bilateral leaders’ meeting, marks Prime Minister Albanese’s first trip to Indonesia since his reelection and underscores the strength of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

“It will be Prime Minister Albanese’s first visit since his reelection and reflects the strategic relationship between our two countries,” Soemirat stated.

During the visit, Albanese is scheduled to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders will engage in high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular emphasis on economic cooperation, including issues related to food and energy security, as well as trade.

Soemirat noted that the discussions will also cover key national priorities for both governments and address current regional and global developments. He emphasized that the visit demonstrates the depth of Indonesia–Australia relations, which have now reached the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Last week, Albanese confirmed his upcoming visit in a statement to media, noting that it would take place shortly after the swearing-in of his new government. “We have no more important relationship than Indonesia. We have an important economic relationship with them. They will grow to be the fourth-largest economy in the world,” he remarked.

Beyond economic cooperation, Prime Minister Albanese also highlighted the importance of defense and security collaboration between the two nations. He described President Prabowo as “a good friend of mine on a personal level, as well as our countries being close.”

The visit is expected to further consolidate the multifaceted partnership between Indonesia and Australia, spanning trade, defense, energy, education, and people-to-people ties.