Anthony Albanese vows to strengthen Australia’s ties on official Indonesia visit
by Katharine Murphy in Jakarta from on (#6015W)
PM accompanied by senior ministers and business leaders as Labor's regional diplomatic offensive continues amid growing China assertiveness
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Anthony Albanese has declared he wants to strengthen the Australia-Indonesia relationship while deepening ties with south-east Asian nations amid escalating tensions prompted by China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
Australia's prime minister touched down in Jakarta on Sunday night accompanied by senior ministers and a high-powered business delegation to pursue a two-day diplomatic full court press in Indonesia.
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