Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and outgoing Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams convened at his Jakarta office on Thursday (9/1/2025) to explore initiatives aimed at deepening economic ties between the two nations.

“Indonesia and Australia have enjoyed a robust partnership, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2024,” he said in a statement as quoted by antara news.com.

The minister praised Ambassador Williams for her pivotal role in advancing programs like Prospera and Katalis, which are in line  with the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). These initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The meeting also focused on enhancing trade activities with an emphasis on balanced and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Both leaders highlighted their countries’ solidarity in global forums, including Australia’s support for Indonesia’s leadership of the G20, ASEAN, and IPEF in recent years.

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