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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Indonesia to strengthen economic and defense ties. He emphasized the importance of the relationship, highlighting Indonesia's projected economic growth. Both leaders lauded growing cooperation, including Australia's support for Indonesia's OECD and trade partnership aspirations. A historic Defense Cooperation Agreement was also spotlighted, enabling enhanced joint activities in maritime security, counterterrorism, and disaster relief.

Around the time a Chinese nuclear submarine is expected to cross over into the IOR early next year, in keeping with past deployments, India would be kicking off major military exercises to project power and hone combat capabilities on the high seas.