The United States and Indonesia conducted the 21st Indonesia-United States Security Dialogue (IUSSD) on May 5 in Jakarta. The meeting was led by Dr. Andrew Byers, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, and Major General Ujang Darwis, Director General of Defense and Strategy.
During the dialogue, both parties assessed the strength and achievements of their defense relationship, shared updates on cooperative activities, and explored opportunities to enhance their partnership further.
U.S. Embassy Spokesperson Jamie Ravetz stated, "Indonesia and the United States share a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region." Ravetz also emphasized that the U.S. is proud to be Indonesia's largest defense partner and anticipates expanding defense ties.
The U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership represents a bilateral commitment to enhance safety, strength, and prosperity in both countries as well as the broader region. The United States aims to build upon the 2023 Defense Cooperation Arrangement to advance mutual security interests in areas like space and cyberspace. There is also a commitment to improve interoperability through joint exercises such as the annual Super Garuda Shield exercise.