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        "id": 1607146,
        "msgid": "defence-minister-describes-building-warm-relationship-with-australia-1773294917",
        "date": "2026-03-12 12:21:42",
        "title": "Defence Minister describes building warm relationship with Australia",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has emphasised the importance of personal relationships in strengthening bilateral ties, describing his warm rapport with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles as fundamental to deepening Indonesia-Australia strategic cooperation. The two officials discussed defence policy management, global developments, and potential collaborative initiatives including joint exercises and the development of a military training facility in Morotai, with discussions extending to trilateral defence cooperation involving Japan. Sjafrie stressed that these personal connections and frequent consultations are key drivers of enhanced state-to-state relations and regional security stability.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has described how he\nhas built a harmonious relationship with Australian Deputy Prime\nMinister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, emphasising that the\nstrength of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia stems\nfrom personal connections between officials.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne fundamental reality is that state-to-state relations depend\ngreatly upon personal-to-personal relations within countries and\ninstitutions. We continue to develop these personal-to-personal\nrelations,\u201d Sjafrie stated after receiving Richard at the Defence\nMinistry headquarters in central Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Sjafrie recounted that today\u2019s meeting opened with discussions on how\nhe manages national defence as Defence Minister. \u201cI explained how I, as\nDefence Minister, manage national defence policy for the country. I also\ndiscussed how we are tracking global developments that also have an\nimpact on Indonesia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The warm conversation between Sjafrie and Richard created\nopportunities for Indonesia to develop strategic cooperation with\nAustralia. Several defence collaboration initiatives were discussed,\nincluding joint military exercises and the development of a military\ntraining facility in Morotai, North Maluku.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe discussion even expanded into a trilateral consideration\ninvolving Indonesia, Australia, and Japan in defence and\nprofessionalism,\u201d Sjafrie noted.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond face-to-face meetings, Sjafrie acknowledged that he frequently\ndiscusses international developments with Richard through telephone\nconversations. It is this personal warmth, he explained, that\nstrengthens the bonds of friendship between Indonesia and Australia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI enjoy talking with Mr Richard Marles about developments, and this\nis what influences state-to-state relations,\u201d Sjafrie clarified.<\/p>\n<p>Sjafrie stressed that the cooperation discussed in today\u2019s meeting\nwould have positive implications for Indonesia\u2019s defence and regional\nsecurity stability. Through this collaboration, bilateral relations\nbetween Indonesia and Australia are expected to continue\nflourishing.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/defence-minister-describes-building-warm-relationship-with-australia-1773294917",
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