Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, commended Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto during their bilateral meeting at the Merdeka Palace. Albanese praised this program as a concrete example of Indonesia’s efforts towards national development to improve the well-being of its people. He emphasized the importance of initiatives like free nutritious meals in the broader context of Indonesia’s transformation agenda, recognizing the hard work and aspirations of the Indonesian people in enhancing their quality of life.
In addition, Albanese acknowledged Indonesia’s significant role in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting its increasing influence in promoting peace, prosperity, and stability. He stressed the strategic value of Indonesia’s rapid progress not only for the region but also for Australia’s bilateral relations with the country. The leaders discussed strengthening strategic cooperation in defense, trade, investment, and Indonesia’s aspirations to join the OECD and the CPTPP.
The Australian Prime Minister underscored the partnership’s basis on shared values, mutual respect, and a vision for inclusive regional development. He emphasized the deep historical ties between Australia and Indonesia, rooted in Indonesia’s struggle for independence. Albanese emphasized the importance of collaboration between Australians and Indonesians to enhance stability, prosperity, and security in the region they both hold dear.
