President Prabowo Subianto met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Friday, February 6, 2026, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen strategic ties through the signing of a Joint Security Treaty, known as the Treaty of Jakarta 2026.
Prabowo expressed hope that the agreement would further solidify the close relationship between the two nations while reinforcing their commitments to safeguarding national security and supporting peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific.
“For Indonesia, this reflects a firm commitment to the principle of good neighborliness and our independent and active foreign policy,” Prabowo said during a joint press conference following the meeting.
The president also invited Australia to develop joint ventures in agriculture to support Indonesia’s efforts to enhance food security. He opened opportunities for Australian investment in downstream processing of Indonesia’s critical minerals, including nickel, copper, bauxite and gold, while encouraging Indonesian firms to invest in Australia’s mining sector.
“Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) is ready to collaborate with partners in Australia to explore co-investment opportunities and various forms of partnership,” Prabowo said.
Both leaders discussed expanding cooperation in education and workforce development. Prabowo called on Australia to help strengthen the capacity of Indonesian teachers through training programs, including placements at universities and newly established schools.
He also welcomed Australia’s support through the Australia Awards Garuda Scholarship and proposed broadening mutual recognition agreements for professional certifications, enabling Indonesian professionals to contribute more significantly to Australia’s economy.
“Indonesia also has competent human resources that can help meet the demand for skilled workers in Australia,” Prabowo added.
Albanese described the Treaty of Jakarta as a historic milestone in bilateral relations, noting that it expands decades-long security and defense cooperation between the two countries. The latest pact builds on an agreement forged between the governments of Paul Keating and President Soeharto three decades ago, while reinforcing the Lombok Treaty, which affirms mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“This agreement represents a significant strengthening of the existing security and defense partnership,” Albanese said on Friday.
The two governments also agreed on several new defense initiatives. Albanese offered to host a senior Indonesian officer within the Australian Defence Force, develop joint training facilities, conduct combined exercises and expand military education exchanges.
“This initiative includes the offer to assign a senior Indonesian officer to the Australian Defence Force as a reflection and reinforcement of trust between our countries,” he said.
Australia additionally signed a memorandum of understanding with Danantara aimed at enhancing cooperation and information exchange between Australian government bodies and the Indonesian institution.
“This cooperation will help identify opportunities to increase two-way investment between our nations,” Albanese said.