By Natali Moss
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense immediately denied such statements and reported that Jakarta did not intend to allow such base. Experts say that such proposals of Russia are concerned about Canberra. This anxiety reflects the long -standing trends in the relationship between Australia and Indonesia, which are formed by common strategic interests, from maritime security and response to natural disasters to regional stability, even despite periods of tension and corruption.
At the same time, Australia prefers clarity and predictability in foreign policy, while Indonesia sometimes retains the flexibility of its position to reduce external pressure. It should be reminded that a few months after it was first announced to transfer tanks under a $ 245 million tanks, M1A1 Abrams still expect permission to be sent abroad from the United States.
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