Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Indonesian Foreign Minister His Excellency Sugiono, met today in Sydney to discuss cooperation on shared priorities under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This is Minister Sugiono's first official visit to Australia since his appointment in October 2024.
The Ministers highlighted the profound strategic trust and strong friendship that characterises the relationship between Indonesia and Australia.
Australia and Indonesia are working to strengthen economic prosperity for both countries, advancing shared development priorities, enhancing the links between our people, and deepening longstanding cooperation on defence and regional security.
The Ministers agreed to update the Plan of Action for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2025-2029) ahead of the next Annual Leaders' meeting. This plan will set key priorities for forward cooperation.
A high-level Indonesian business delegation is also visiting Sydney this week. This builds on momentum from Australia's largest ever investor mission to Indonesia last month, an initiative under Invested: Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.
Indonesia's strong economic growth represents an enormous opportunity for Australian businesses and investors. There is a great appetite amongst Indonesian consumers for Australian education, healthcare and consumer goods. At the same time, Indonesian investment into Australia has increased.
Minister Sugiono will attend this evening's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between the Australian and Indonesian men's soccer teams, alongside Indonesian Minister for Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo.
Quotes attributable to Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong:
"This visit to Australia by Minister Sugiono, Minister Dito Ariotedjo and a high-level Indonesian business delegation demonstrates the breadth of our bilateral relationship across political and strategic cooperation; economic partnership; and the strong links between our people.
"Deepening our economic engagement with Indonesia is of enormous value to both our countries, and is a key part of Australia's broader effort to diversify our economy, especially through growing markets in Southeast Asia."
Quotes attributable to Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Sugiono:
"This visit signifies the strong partnership between our two countries which is built on shared values, mutual respect for sovereignty, and our unwavering commitment to take an active part in fostering peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and at the global stage.
"We will continue to highlight our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through mutually beneficial cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, critical minerals, electric vehicle and battery products, agriculture and food security, education, research, defense and security, and people-to-people contact."
