The new Australian government has signalled that it will prioritise deepening ties with the country’s northern neighbour Indonesia.
New Treasurer Jim Chalmers, in an interview with Sky News Afternoon Agenda on May 31, signalled the importance of bilateral ties with Indonesia, noting that Indonesian Treasurer Sri Mulyani was his first international call.
Chalmers said that Australia’s relationship with Indonesia had “absolutely” been perennially overlooked and noted for the new Labor administration; the relationship would be a key to the Albanese government’s international economic goals.
“We need to work harder at it. Anthony wants to, Penny Wong wants to, and I want to work closely with them as well,” Chalmers said, referring to the bilateral relationship with the Indonesian government….