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Indonesia and Japan Strengthen Defense and Economic Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions

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Indonesia and Japan Strengthen Defense and Economic Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions

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  • Japan and Indonesia have made commitments to enhance both defense and economic partnerships during a recent visit from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
  • The discussions were prompted by heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning China's assertiveness in the South China Sea.
  • Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Ishiba, and both leaders agreed on initiatives for Indonesia's food and energy self-sufficiency.
  • They signed a loan agreement worth up to 90.4 billion yen ($573 million) aimed at infrastructure developments, including a new port at Patimban.
  • Both nations are set to discuss maritime security cooperation and the joint development of military equipment in the context of regional security dynamics.

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