Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto recently met to discuss the crucial role of Indonesia in maintaining prosperity, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Albanese emphasized the significance of the bilateral relationship between Australia and Indonesia, highlighting Indonesia’s status as the fourth most populous country and its projected position as the fifth-largest global economy in the next decade. He commended Indonesia’s economic growth and launched Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 in Jakarta, recognizing Indonesia’s pivotal role in the region’s development. President Prabowo’s Free Nutritious Meals Program was praised by Albanese as a step towards inclusive development and improved living standards, demonstrating Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing human welfare. The importance of free and fair trade, peace, and stability in driving prosperity was underscored, with initiatives like the Free Nutritious Meals Program serving as examples of Indonesia’s dedication to these principles. Australia reaffirmed its recognition of Indonesia’s leadership in the Indo-Pacific region and its commitment to deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations in the face of global uncertainties and regional changes.
Peran Indonesia dalam Kemakmuran dan Stabilitas di Indo-Pasifik
