Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

We have very strong bilateral links to each of the 10 ASEAN nations, and we are very committed to continuing to strengthen those economic and security ties in particular. On Friday of last week the foreign minister and I hosted the Australia-Indonesia 2+2 defence and foreign affairs ministerial meeting on the eve of the special summit itself, with Minister Marsudi and Minister Ryacudu. Both Australia and Indonesia are strongly committed to a region of peaceful development in line with ASEAN's vision. We had productive discussions on cybersecurity, on counterterrorism and on maritime security in particular. We also signed a Maritime Cooperation Plan of Action, which will drive increased cooperation across a number of areas, including economic development, maritime security and combating illegal fishing, to name just a few. So, whether it's bilaterally or through multinational forums such as ASEAN, we are absolutely committed to our efforts to promote economic growth and stability and security across our region.