/ 07 June 2022

Pedalling through Oz-Indo talks

Image source: AAP
Image source: AAP

Nothing says neighbourly bonhomie like 2 blokes in business attire going for a morning bicycle ride… Maybe we should just be grateful that PM Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Joko Widodo spared us a full-blown MAMIL sighting… After making it into the meeting room, Albanese ticked off his key points on trade and investment, building stronger people-to-people links, foreign aid, security, and joint action to combat climate change. He also promised an additional $470 million for aid programs in the region and said he would appoint “a dedicated high-level roving regional envoy” to coordinate Aussie efforts. Albanese also committed to attending the G20 meeting in Bali in November – remember, former PM Scott Morrison was not happy Russian Vladimir Putin RSVP’d yes… Widodo said he was “delighted” Indonesia was Albanese’s first of many bilateral talks during his prime ministership.

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