Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to step up their countries' strategic bilateral cooperation in the agriculture, education, and health sectors.
Prabowo's office stated on Thursday evening that the agreement was reached when Prabowo received a courtesy call from Albanese in Lima, Peru, earlier that day.
"In Indonesia's view, Australia is a good friend. We are keen to bolster cooperation in various fields and look forward to witnessing Australia intensifying its participation in Indonesia's economy," Prabowo was quoted as saying.
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His office noted that the bilateral meeting provided Prabowo and Albanese with a valuable opportunity to further enhance Indonesia-Australia diplomatic ties while strengthening multifaceted strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Prabowo affirmed his commitment to further advancing cooperation with Australia in various sectors. He also applauded the well-established bond between the two countries.
"In general, I believe that we have been successful in maintaining our relations. I am determined to step up relations with all of our neighboring countries," he pointed out.
Albanese commended the balanced geopolitical maneuver taken by the Indonesian president during his state visits to China and the United States.
He expressed hope that Indonesia and Australia would be able to reach a new level in their cooperation, especially in the sectors of agriculture, education, and health.
Prabowo arrived in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday. He is scheduled to attend the 2024 APEC Summit and meet with leaders of several countries during his third state visit.
