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Australian leader's visit affirms deeper ties to Indonesia
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In this photo released by the Indonesian Presidential Palace, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, shares a light moment with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a news conference following their meeting at Bogor Palace in Bogor, Indonesia, Monday, June 6, 2022. Albanese on Monday looked to move beyond regional issues that have been a key part of his trips abroad by promoting the importance of building stronger economic ties with neighboring Indonesia. - photo by Laily Rachev, Indonesian Presidential Palace via AP
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday looked to move beyond regional issues that have been a key part of his trips abroad by promoting the importance of building stronger economic ties with neighboring Indonesia. The visit was only Albanese's second overseas trip since his inauguration two weeks ago and underscores the importance that Australia places on its sometimes fractious relationship with Indonesia, its closest major neighbor. Albanese talked about the importance of expanding the two countries' trade and investment relationship, highlighting their ambition to better utilize the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.