'We need Indonesia more': A look at PM Albanese's visit to Indonesia

"Indonesia does not really need Australia. We need Indonesia more." The Board Chair of Australia-Indonesia Institute Lydia Santoso shared her take on PM Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia

Chair of Australia-Indonesia Institute Lydia Santoso shares her take on PM Albanese's visit to Indonesia. Credit: AAP Image/AP Photo/Dita Alangkara/Inset: SBS Indonesian

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'We need Indonesia more': A look at PM Albanese's visit to Indonesia

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Board Chair of Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) Lydia Santoso spoke to SBS Indonesian on what to expect from PM Anthony Albanese’s visit to Indonesia.

Ms Santoso outlined where she saw progress in the two countries’ relationship in recent years, particularly in trade, and mentioned factors that were obstacles and needed to be addressed going forward.

If I'm being completely honest, Indonesia does not really need Australia. We need Indonesia more.

Lydia Santoso, Board Chair of Australia-Indonesia Institute

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