Indonesia and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on immigration and crime fighting
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke met in Jakarta to boost joint efforts on immigration management and cross-border crime.
In Jakarta, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra met Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to deepen bilateral ties. The discussion focused on enhancing inter-agency information exchange, institutional coordination, and joint responses to cross-border crimes, especially online scams that have grown more complex. Both officials lauded the historic partnership between Indonesia and Australia as a foundation for expanded cooperation in law enforcement, immigration management, and border security.
They reaffirmed mutual trust and the intention to sustain collaborative efforts that benefit citizens of both nations. The meeting ended with a commitment to institutionalize these initiatives to bolster regional stability and security.
Why it matters
Stronger Indonesia-Australia cooperation could curb transnational scams and improve border security for both countries.
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