Australia, Indonesia to restore military ties after January's suspension


(MENAFN) After Indonesian military suspended cooperation with Australia in January, both countries said that full military ties between the two countries had been restored.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull made the announcement with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who arrived in Australia for his visit as president.

Turnbull said in Sydney: "President Widodo and I have agreed to full restoration of defense cooperation, training exchanges and activities."

On the other hand, Widodo said: "That robust relationship can be established when both countries have respect for each other's territorial integrity, non-interference into the domestic affairs of each other and the ability to develop a mutually beneficial partnership."

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