Today I will travel to Indonesia as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s continued engagement to reinforce Australia’s value as a reliable partner of choice to Indonesia.
In Jakarta, I will launch the new phase of Katalis, Australia’s economic cooperation program, to maximise the benefits of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA).
I will also meet with my Indonesian ministerial counterparts and business leaders to discuss how our countries can work even closer together in this period of global disruption, including to maximise the benefits for both countries of the General Review of IA-CEPA.
My visit will deepen the Australia-Indonesia partnership as we work together to address key challenges and implement our shared vision to support a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.
Our relationship is stronger than ever, following Prime Minister Albanese and President Prabowo signing the historic Jakarta Treaty in February this year.
Building on that momentum, the 2026-27 Budget included over $33 million in new funding to strengthen institutional ties, including to increase Indonesian language and country expertise in Australia.