In a statement issued on Saturday, Commissioner General Eddy Hartono, head of Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT), said the meeting followed up on the Plan of Action for the Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2025–2029).
"This bilateral meeting is part of the implementation of the outcomes from the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Jakarta on May 15, 2025," Hartono said.
The Plan of Action emphasizes the importance of strengthening counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries.
Hartono explained that the collaboration includes information sharing between law enforcement agencies, engagement with civil society organizations, and support in regional and multilateral forums.
He also praised ongoing cooperation under the Australia–Indonesia Partnership for Justice (AIPJ) and voiced support for continuing the program's third phase, which focuses on terrorism and transnational crime.
Meanwhile, Australian Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism Gemma Huggins reiterated her country's strong commitment to working with Indonesia on counterterrorism.
"We continue to build on our existing cooperation through the Australia–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Australia–Indonesia Counter-Terrorism Partnership, which are key pillars of our strategic security collaboration," Huggins said.
She added that the consultation offers an effective platform to explore ways to strengthen bilateral efforts in addressing terrorism challenges.
Huggins also noted that she had assembled key figures from Australia's counterterrorism community to support the discussions.
"This whole-of-government delegation highlights the importance we place on strengthening our close counterterrorism partnership," she said.
The bilateral consultation reflects both countries' shared commitment to building a safer, more stable region through strategic and sustainable cooperation.
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Translator: Agatha Olivia, Resinta Sulistiyandari
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