Indonesia and Australia Lead Meeting of Eight Nations in Jakarta, Discussing Terrorism and Cybersecurity

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia and Australia are leading a meeting of eight countries at the 7th Sub-Regional Meeting (SRM) on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Security at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuningan Timur, South Jakarta, on Friday (23/10/2026).

The eight participating countries include Indonesia, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

“Today, Indonesia, along with Australia, has led the 7th Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Security,” said Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta on Friday.

Dudung noted that the forum is crucial for strengthening inter-country cooperation in the region to confront the threats of terrorism and transnational crimes, as well as to discuss various security challenges of mutual interest.

This meeting follows the 6th SRM held in Sydney, Australia, which produced a joint statement on terrorism and cross-border security.

“In this meeting, we discussed various strategic issues, including domestic security, regional security, irregular migration, maritime security, terrorism, transnational crime, cybersecurity, and the Senior Official Counter-Terrorism Policy Forum (SOCTPF) report,” he added.

Following these discussions, Dudung stated that the eight nations believe security is increasingly complex and transcends borders.

“Therefore, no single country can tackle this alone. Close communication, information sharing, and real and sustained cooperation are necessary,” Dudung said.

From this meeting, the delegations agreed on a joint statement as a foundation for strengthening future cooperation.

This agreement is expected to lead to concrete actions, not just remain a document.

The next SRM meeting, the 8th, is scheduled to take place in Sydney, Australia.

Dudung hopes that the cooperation established through this forum can be further enhanced to maintain security and stability in the region.

“Ultimately, regional security is a shared responsibility. With trust, communication, and strong collaboration, we will be better prepared to face threats and keep the region safe, peaceful, and stable. Thank you,” he concluded.

Australia's Statement

Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Anthony Stephen Burke, stated that the meeting of the eight countries strengthens solidarity in confronting organized crime and evolving security threats in line with technological advancements.

According to Burke, participating countries should not wait for formal meetings to begin collaborating.