Indonesia and Australia have signed a new security treaty.

The signing took place during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia, which is scheduled for February 5 to 7.

Indonesia, Australia Sign New Security Treaty

According to a report by ANTARA News, the security treaty has been named Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security. The treaty was first announced in November during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Australia.

Because of the treaty, Indonesia and Australia are committed to consulting one another should one of them be threatened.

"To Indonesia, this reflects our full commitment to the good neighbor principles and our free and active foreign policy," Prabowo said about the new treaty, per Reuters.

Prabowo also emphasized that both countries are destined to "live side by side."

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Stronger Relationship Between the Two Nations

For Albanese, the security treaty shows that "Australia and Indonesia's relationship is stronger than it has ever been."

"The treaty is a significant extension of our existing security and defense cooperation," he explained. "It demonstrates the strength of our partnership and depth of our trust and cooperation."

Albanese likewise took to social media to announce the signing of the treaty.

"Today, President Prabowo and I signed a historic Treaty on Common Security, taking Australia–Indonesia defence and security cooperation to a new level," the Australian Prime Minister said in a post shared on X.

"And a new economic agreement will boost trade, investment and jobs in both countries," he added. "Together, we're building a stronger, more secure and peaceful region."

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