Indonesia's defence minister says 'understands, respects' Aukus pact

ReutersPublished: Nov 22, 2021 12:59 PM

Indonesia's defence minister has said his country understands the reasons behind the United States, Australia and Britain establishing the Aukus security agreement, though at a forum at the weekend repeated concerns about an arms race in the region.

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