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Australia secures landmark security pacts with Indonesia and Pacific nations to boost regional stability and reduce reliance on authoritarian powers.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong declared that recent security and strategic agreements with Indonesia, Nauru, Tuvalu, and Papua New Guinea are "landmark" achievements that enhance regional stability in the Asia-Pacific.
She said the deals, including a new security treaty with Indonesia, position Australia as a key architect of regional order, promoting cooperation and reducing dependence on authoritarian powers.
The Indonesia agreement, modeled on a 1995 pact, includes a commitment to consult if either country faces a threat.
Wong emphasized that these efforts, tailored to partner needs and based on Australia’s national power, mark a shift from past foreign policy.
She warned that without active engagement by democracies, the region risks greater coercion and disinformation.
Australia continues pursuing similar agreements with Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Philippines.
While U.S. leadership remains vital, Wong stressed the need for middle powers to uphold dialogue and shared norms amid ongoing geopolitical competition.
Australia se asegura pactos de seguridad históricos con Indonesia y las naciones del Pacífico para impulsar la estabilidad regional y reducir la dependencia de los poderes autoritarios.