Just six days after he was sworn in, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has touched down in Jakarta, declaring "the first place a new prime minister visits is Indonesia".
Prime Minister Morrison landed at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport early Friday AEST where he was greeted by the chairman of Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board, Thomas Trikasih Lembong.
The pair exchanged pleasantries before walking a red carpet lined by Indonesia's Presidential Guard.
The prime minister was heard to greet various Indonesian dignitaries with the uniquely Australian expression "g'day".
The prime minister departed in a 12-car convoy, his black BMW fitted with personalised "AUSTRALIA" number plates.
A billboard in Jakarta. Source: SBS News
The prime minister will meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo later on Friday to discuss trade, security and regional cooperation.
The two leaders will deliver some joint remarks before riding in a golf buggy to high-tea at a nearby cafe, where President Widodo famously treated US President Barack Obama to afternoon tea.
Long-awaited free trade deal
During the trip, Australia and Indonesia are set to take big steps towards a long-awaited free trade deal.
Negotiations for a deal are almost complete, opening up two-way trade opportunities for universities, farmers, and manufacturing in two of the world's top 20 economies.
"For many years, the relationship has been described as underdone," Australia Indonesia Business Council president Phil Turtle told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday.
"I don't think either country is in each other's top 10 trading partners.
"There is great opportunity now to have this agreement as a kickstart to try and do a lot better than we have been."
The agreement will free up Indonesia's university sector for Australian investors, allowing up to 67 per cent foreign ownership. Foreign investors are currently barred from majority ownership in an Indonesian university.
The deal, which has been discussed since 2012 and was initially due to be completed last year, should be signed later in 2018 after a legal vetting of documents.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and President Joko Widodo in Jakarta in 2015. Source: AAP
Mr Morrison said he had "a really good chat" with President Widodo on the weekend ahead of their meeting on Friday.
"We're a government that believes in trade because trade creates jobs. We're a pro-trade government," Mr Morrison told reporters in Sydney before taking off.
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull was due to take the trip before he was deposed, but Mr Turtle said the change in leader would not affect the negotiations.
Additional reporting: AAP
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